“If things created are so full of loveliness, how resplendent with beauty must be the One who made them!” ~ St. Anthony of Padua
172 Belmont St, Manchester NH 03103
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MASS SCHEDULE
MASS TIMES:
Saturday:
4pm
Sunday:
8am (in French)
9:30am
11am
DAILY MASSES, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (through Friday during Lent)
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CALENDAR
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DETAILS
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR CHURCH?
WELCOME!
If you would like to join our parish or simply contact us to ask a question about our church, click here. You will find a "contact form" on the left. Simply print it out, add as much information as you would like, drop it in the weekly offertory basket, or mail it to the rectory office: 172 Belmont St.,
Manchester NH 03103
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CHURCH HISTORY VIDEOS
Click here to view videos of the building of our present church in 1955. The first is the actual construction; the second is the special Consecration Mass celebrated on Wednesday, October 12, 1995, which featured many dignitaries. -
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JOIN THE SCOUTS!
Interested in Scouting?
New Lion’s Den for Kindergarten
● For K-5th Grade boys
● Develop Character and
learn teamwork
● Build a Pinewood Derby
Car
● Perform Community
Service
● Go Hiking and Camping
● Learn Citizenship
● Play with Robots
For more information contact the Pack 118 Cubmaster
Dan Larochelle at 603-440-4054 or [email protected]
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Welcome from our pastor!
It is the most basic desire within the human heart to search for lasting peace and happiness. In response to this desire Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt 11:28-30). If we turn to Jesus without hesitations or reservations He will give us that “peace that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7), the peace we desire.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, where the French tradition will always be part of the fabric of our community, is wholly committed to bringing Christ to whoever seeks Him. This happens primarily in the sacraments, but also in fellowship, in Scripture studies, and other group meetings. Join us as we throw open the doors to Christ and allow Him to “give us rest.”
Rev. Fr. Richard Dion, Pastor -
NEWS AND EVENTS
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friday, December 8th, gives us a chance to honor the Mother of God during the season of Advent. This feast celebrates the incarnation of the Word of God, making Mary a model of a life without sin from the time of her conception. As we prepare for the coming of her Son, may we reflect on and try to mirror her life, conforming to God’s will in all we do.
This feast is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are 8am & 6pm.
ST. ANNE SOCIETY 41ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Click here for prize winners!
List is on the left under "Documents".
Many thanks to all our generous parishioners for supporting the Cross Catholic Outreach Box of Joy ministry. In just our second year, we collected 136 boxes, a 35% increase over last year. Each child who receives a Box of Joy also receives a rosary and a booklet in their own language that tells The Story of Jesus. Box of Joy provides hope to children in need. Each gift represents Christ’s love, and may be the only Christmas gift these children receive. Blessings and a very Merry Christmas to all!
FRENCH MASS @8AM ON SUNDAYS
Since the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (our parish food pantry) is busier than ever with new clients requesting help, we are in dire need of food donations. Containers are available for drop-offs at entrances of church, or you can bring them to the rectory during business hours (Monday-Thursday from 8am to 2pm). People are also greatly needed to assist "shoppers" as they choose items on Thursdays between 3 & 4pm. Volunteers are always paired with another person and do not need to help more than once a month. If you are interested, please call the rectory at 603-625-6409.
SIGNING UP FOR ONLINE GIVINGTo help make it more convenient for you to financially support our parish during this difficult time, our parish offers an electronic payment option, also referred to as Online Giving. This gives you the opportunity to make automatic financial contributions from your bank account to your parish. This is done using a separate secure web site, and no one in the church office has access to any of your banking information at any time.
To sign up, go to:
https://www.myowngiving.com/default.aspx?cid=1066
Copy and paste the above to your web browser.
Click here for instructions on how to set up an account.
If you already receive offertory envelopes, they will no longer be mailed to you, but your current envelope # will be used for your online giving account. If you do not use offertory envelopes, a number will be assigned to you once the parish office receives notice that you have signed up. Please note that unless you register as a parishioner (the only way to receive an envelope #), we will not be able to send you a list of your contributions for tax purposes. Click here to register online (the form is at the left bottom of the page).
For those already signed up for online giving, here is the URL to access your account:
https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1066
CHOOSE MORE FOR YOUR CHILD....CHOOSE CARDINAL LACROIX ACADEMY!
Cardinal Lacroix Academy offers Grades PreK - 6, including full-day programs for both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Our church's parochial school provides full academic programs and curriculum offerings in Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology and French, as well as extracurricular programs for sports, drama and robotics. For more information or to arrange for a tour of the school, please call 622-0414.
Cardinal Lacroix Academy also offers:After School Program (until 5:30)
Hot Lunch ProgramFinancial Aid
Small class sizes (14:1)
Click here to access the school's website.
The Christmas Flower Memorial is a beautiful way to honor your family, friends and loved ones during this holy season. A memorial Mass for the departed souls remembered will be at the 6pm Mass on Christmas Eve.
Please place your donation in the special collection envelope located at the Church entrances. Please return in the collection basket or to the parish office by Dec. 18th. Suggested donation: $20 per memorial.
Donations received by December 18th with be displayed on a memorial board in church throughout the Christmas season.
- See more at: http://blessedsacramentwichita.com/hospitality-news/45535-christmas-flower-memorial#sthash.fB0eTFd7.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpufvvvIn Baptism, we are called to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity in such a way that the one God in three persons actually comes to dwell within us. We celebrate the Trinity and the power of God’s grace in us every time we sign ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, a belief we affirm by then saying, “Amen.” - See more at: http://cardinalsblog.adw.org/2015/05/trinity-sunday/#sthash.bOrVovzI.dpu
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND