MASS TIMES:

Saturday: 
4pm

Sunday:
8am (in French)

9:30am
11am


 DAILY MASSES, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (through Friday during Lent)
@
8am

Holy Day Masses:

8am & 6pm

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]

The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (our parish food pantry) is very grateful this year for all the donations we've received, especially since we now have so many clients signing up for help. People are  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 Linda at the rectory, 603-625-6409.

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

New Hampshire Catholic Appeal: Future of our Faith II

 This is a Diocesan initiative designed to strengthen our parishes and essential ministries. This annual appeal has replaced six of the second collections that we conduct every year in order to reduce the number of times we ask our parishioners to support Church causes and initiatives. It also replaces the Catholic Charities NH in-pew special collection appeal held yearly in our parishes and the Parable magazine drive. Our parish goal for 2024 is $32,713.  Every dollar that our parish raises over that goal will be rebated back to our parish. As of January 6 2025, our parish has raised $15,041. The 2024 appeal ends March 31, 2025. Envelopes to give directly to the Diocesan appeal are at the entrances of church.

This Appeal is very important for the present and future of the Church of New Hampshire. We are many parts across the state, but one in the body of Christ, connected through our faith, hope, and charity. This appeal will help to fund our shared ministries which include the Community Services program at Catholic Charities, Parable magazine, formation of our seminarians, care for our retired priests, Catholic Education, Faith Formation and so much more. 

Please click here for more information and/or to donate directly online to the appeal.

A PLACE OF CONSOLATION AND HOPE

Think of a Catholic cemetery as a bridge between this world and the next. We believe that in death, life is changed, not ended; the soul departs the body and enters everlasting life. Catholic cemeteries are consecrated “sleeping places”, set apart and solemnly blessed by the Church for those who now await the Resurrection of the Body. Unlike other burial places, Catholic cemeteries reflect our deep belief that we and our loved ones have been the dwelling places of the Holy Spirit in life and will continue to be so for those who now await the promise of Everlasting Life.

There are 66 Catholic cemeteries in NH.        
 See www.catholicnh.org/cemeteries to locate one near you.        
        
 "I look forward to the Resurrection of the Dead and the Life of the world to come." (Nicene Creed)

SIGNING UP FOR ONLINE GIVING

 

To 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

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