Author: Fr. Mahoney (Page 34 of 71)

Keep Kids Safe- Technology Tips: Social Media

Kids today (as well as adults!) spend a lot of time socializing online. A 2022 Pew Research survey of 13-17 year olds indicated that the 5 most frequented social media sites are YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, in that order. Other popular sites include Twitter, Twitch, WhatsApp, Reddit, and Tumblr.  Parents should familiarize themselves with these sites/apps, learn how they work, and talk with their kids about what they are doing online.  The Diocese of Manchester has some social media parent guides available at: www.catholicnh.org/parents

 The Diocese of Manchester has made available to all parishes the training services of Blue-U Defense, a workshop designed to train parish ministers how to recognize potential threats, react quickly and effectively, and protect themselves and others in the face of an active shooter on parish property. These experienced instructors will guide participants through various scenarios and provide practical tips and strategies for staying safe.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, here at St. Joseph Church, our Greeters, Sacristans, EMs, Lectors, Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council Members, Music Ministers and Faith Formation Leaders, 18 and over, will attend an in-person training on how to respond to an active shooter situation on parish property. 

The Parish Outreach Committee met on June 21, 2023 and, on behalf of the parishioners and visitors who donated so generously to those in need, awarded funds to the following community organizations:  The Bridge Project, Vet’s Rest Stop, Haven Pregnancy Center, Lin-Wood Summer Camp Program and Linwood Ambulance Service.  In addition, numerous individuals and families benefitted from your kind, private donations.  God bless you for remembering God’s poor!

Wishing our Parishioners and Visitors a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!!

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

    The Diocese of Manchester has made available to all parishes the training services of Blue-U Defense, a workshop designed to train parish ministers how to recognize potential threats, react quickly and effectively, and protect themselves and others in the face of an active shooter on parish property. These experienced instructors will guide participants through various scenarios and provide practical tips and strategies for staying safe.

    On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, here at St. Joseph Church, our Greeters, Sacristans, EMs, Lectors, Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council Members, Music Ministers and Faith Formation Leaders, 18 and over, will attend an in-person training on how to respond to an active shooter situation on parish property. 

We are grateful to all our parishioners and visitors who have given to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal. We have reached  90%  of our goal of $15,490.  100% of the funds raised above this Appeal goal are returned to our parish this year.

If you have not made your gift yet, please bring your envelope to Mass next weekend or make your gift online at www.catholicnh.org/nhca.  Extra           envelopes are available near the parish poor box. We need the support of all of our parish families to reach our parish goal. 

Thank you for your support of these important needs and ministries of the Church.