Category: From the Pastor’s Desk (Page 36 of 78)

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.

Wishing God’s blessing on all Fathers, living and deceased, on this Father’s Day.

Having consulted with architects, builders, the Parish Finance Council and the Parish Pastoral Council, it has been determined that the church edifice is in need of extensive repairs.  Although some of the long past-due projects can be deferred further, the church roof and the deterioration of the granite front steps and wrought iron railings need immediate attention; the latter constitutes a significant safety hazard and fall risk.

For twenty-four months, a diligent search for contractors to help with these repairs has been futile.  If you know of any contractors who are able to address these much-needed repairs, please have them contact the parish office at 603-745-2266 or stjlincoln@gmail.com.

With thanks and prayerful best wishes,

Fr. John Mahoney

Saint Columbanus is the patron saint of motorcyclists. He became a monk in Ireland in the mid-seventh century, but because of his love for the open road, he traveled throughout Western Europe, moving from one monastery to another, even crossing the Alps on foot.  Let us pray to St. Columbanus for the safety of all  motorcyclists during Laconia Bike Week 2023!