Author: Fr. Mahoney (Page 1 of 68)

Dear Parishioners and Friends in Christ,

Over this Easter Season, we have witnessed so much of the Lord’s goodness at work here in our  Catholic community at St. Joseph’s. As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and continue to live in the truth of the Resurrection, it is a good time for us to reflect on the many blessings and moments of grace endowed by the Holy Spirit, and to recognize the gifts of those who have accepted the Spirit’s call to serve in parish ministries here.  

Today, let us celebrate our Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Servers/Sacristans, Greeters and  Collectors, Pastoral Musicians, Parish Office Staff, Faith Formation leaders, members of the Pastoral and Finance Councils and all the gifted people who contribute to the functioning of the parish in roles behind the scenes – including the collection counters, gardeners, altar linen experts, safety and security support and so many more.

In the Acts of the Apostles, St. Peter, after receiving the Holy Spirit, stands up and proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a large crowd of individuals in Jerusalem.  Scripture tells us the impact of his speech: “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptized, and about three thousand persons were added that day.” For those members of God’s household here at St. Joseph Parish, may the Holy Spirit inspire you to respond faithfully to God’s plan for your life, and  may the gifts of the Holy Spirit be poured into our hearts and across the face of the earth. Veni Sancte Spiritus!

With prayerful best wishes,

Fr. John Mahoney

Jeannine Smith

Committal Service on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery

Helen Gilman

Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM followed by      Interment at Riverside Cemetery

Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

Inspired by their pilgrimage to the 2024 National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love – some of whom walked the 1,200 miles over 65 days to the Revival site – are planning to replicate the pilgrimage in  New Hampshire this summer.  The NH Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which kicked off on Sunday, May 18  and will end on June 19, the Feast of Corpus Christi, will entail 33 days of transporting Bishop Libasci’s   monstrance and the Eucharist to all 89 Parishes and 26 Catholic Schools within the Diocese of Manchester.

Please reserve noontime on Friday, June 13, 2025, when the Eucharistic Pilgrimage will visit St.Joseph’s Church in Lincoln for one hour of           Adoration of the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus. Watch the parish bulletin for more information as  the date draws nearer.

With prayerful best wishes,

Fr. John Mahoney

Please reserve noontime  on Friday, June 13, 2025, when the Eucharistic          Pilgrimage will visit St.Joseph’s Church in Lincoln for one hour of  Adoration of the Eucharistic Presence of Jesus. More information to come