Dear Parishioners and Visitors of St. Joseph Parish:
I realize that the departure of Fr. John was upsetting to you. My prayers are with you. If you would like to send him a note, please send it to: Diocese of Manchester, 153 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104 until I can gain permission to provide a new address for where Fr. John will take up residence.
Bishop Libasci desires to have a new full-time pastor assigned to you, so in the meantime we will all make sacrifices to make something work. There will be no daily Masses at St. Joseph, however, please know that daily Masses are offered at St. Matthew in Plymouth on Monday and Friday at 8:00am, and at St. Rose in Littleton on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 8:30am, and Thursday at 6:00pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in Plymouth on Wednesdays from 9:00am – 7:00pm, and in Littleton on Thursdays from 12 Noon – 5:50pm.
I will take on the role of Temporary Administrator of the parish. The Bishop’s office will find coverage for the weekend Masses. Fr. Ryan and Fr. Rory of Littleton/Woodsville will cover all weddings, funerals and emergencies.
Please keep me in your prayers, as well as your parish staff, committees and organizations.
In Christ,
Fr. Mark Dollard
revmarkus@outlook.com