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The Parish Offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11 for the Veteran's Day Holiday.
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Upcoming Events
We are excited to share that we are starting a bible study called "The Search"Young Adults Group
The Search is an innovative video series/book study that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes as well as short book chapters, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence. Please reach out ([email protected]) if you are interested in joining or have any questions, since we will need to buy materials for the study.
November activities:
Nov 6: bonfire or social following adoration (weather dependent) if no bonfire, board game night
Nov 11th bible study
Nov 14th Friday: Wii Sports night and board games
Nov. 18th bible study
Nov 22nd Friendsgiving @6:30 pm, bring something to share
Nov 25th bible studyWe have two email lists for young adults. Please click below to receive communications from the appropriate group:Click here to go to Young Adults webpage for more information
Music Ministry Seasonal ChoirThe 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.Food Pantry Needs
The SJN Food Pantry needs help with filling their Thanksgiving Baskets. They would appreciate donations of:- Cans of pumpkin
- Green Beans
- Cake Mix
- French Fried Onions
- Boxes of Instant Potatoes
- $25 Market Basket gift cards
Use Less Energy, Save Money and Be Comfortable!The SJN Creation Care team invites you to join us for a free educational workshop on how to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable. Our speaker, Bob Eldredge (ABC Energy Savings), has 15 years of experience, and will explain how you can qualify to get a FREE Home Energy Audit (and the Rectory! and the church!), learn ways to reduce your energy usage for heating and cooling your home (from DIY to Professional services,) and guidance on how a NH state energy program may pay 75% (up $6,000) for weatherization energy improvements, and finance options as low as 0% to finance energy upgrades.Sunday, Nov. 16After the 10 am MassRoom 3Knights of Columbus
Turkey Raffle
The Knights of Columbus will be raffling off 10 Turkeys. Tickets are:$1 each6 for $515 for $10The drawing will be held on Sunday, November 16 after the 10am Mass.The proceeds will benefit the SJN Food Pantry.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.Basket Raffle
Tickets are:$1 each6 for $524 for $20The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 7th at St Nick's BreakfastEucharistic Miracles ( http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html )
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Ongoing Parish Activities
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:
Wednesdays 6:30 -8:30pm in Hall starting September 11th
This 14 session series, including "Surviving the Holidays" on November 19, is for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. You can join at any point during the series.Fall in love with His Word & with the Church He gave us! Our autumn study on Wednesdays at 10:30am or 6:30pm (September 17 - November 19) will be What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith 
Discover the Amazing Riches of the Catholic Faith
Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you may be in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church.
Our long study on Tuesday nights (6pm) or Friday mornings (10:30am)
(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!SJN Day Away Needs Volunteers
St. John Neumann Day Away continues its regular activities program on Thursdays throughout the year. Several of our volunteers are planning summer travel, family vacations, and a few will be taking medical leave while they recover from elective surgeries.We are seeking 3 to 4 caring people to serve as 1:1 Companions to join our all -volunteer staff to provide – in a group setting -- a safe, loving and stimulating environment for our Day Away participants, who are living with the earlier stages of dementia.- 1:1 Participant Companion Volunteers
[Morning Team: 8:30am – 12:15 pm][Afternoon Team: 11:30am – 3:15pm]Lunch is provided.A larger volunteer staff enables a more flexible schedule for those who can assist every other week or once a month.The best volunteers are friendly listeners, who enjoy being with the elderly and learning about all that’s meaningful in their lives. If you wish to learn more about the volunteer roles and orientation training, please email Kathy.Projector Ministry! Volunteers Needed!
Do you feel comfortable running PowerPoint? Or want to learn? Want to help augment the music and other ministries at Mass? This could be a ministry for you!Thanks to the generosity of Fr. Rob and the parish, we are blessed to have a wonderful projection system. This Fall and Christmas we have been piloting music lyric projection during select Masses. Our goal has been that the projected lyrics are accessible and legible. And the feedback from parishioners has been tremendous. We are now ready to provide this benefit across more of our beautiful St. John Neumann Masses. But we need your help to do so. To learn more about potentially volunteering, simply email Paul Schmitt.
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