St. Joseph Parish

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St. Joseph Parish
200 Pleasant Street (Rte. 27)
Epping, NH 03042

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Faith Formation Registration Forms
2018-2019

Kindergarten - 6th Grade Faith Formation Registration Form 2018-2019
- 7th and 8th Grade Faith Formation Registration Form 2018-2019
- 9th and 10th Grade Faith Formation Registration Form 2018-2019
Parish Registration Form
K-6 Grade please contact Ann Ryan at: saintjosephccd@comcast.net
7th-12th Grade please contact Mario Boutin at: stjoesyouthgroup@comcast.net
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News from the Vatican
- Hypocrisy can be a leaven impeding spiritual growth, pope says
  
  Hypocrisy is the leaven that causes men and women to be self-centered and indifferent to the world around them, Pope Francis said.
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Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
  
  Reading 1 Eph 1:11-14
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13
  Gospel Lk 12:1-7
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Thank you for visiting and welcome to St. Joseph Parish. We, the community of Saint Joseph Parish, a Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Family rooted in Christ, are committed to loving and serving one another by living, sharing, and celebrating our Faith. Please join us for Mass this Sunday.
PRAYER OF ST. JOSEPH

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most Loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls. Pray for me. Amen.
Knights of Columbus Respect Life Essay Contest

The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay contest. The contest is open to any Junior High (grades 6 - 8) and Senior High (grades 9 - 12) student in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus will provide up to six cash awards of $100 each.

This year's contest theme is:

"What can I do now, and what would I like to do in the future, to promote a Culture of Life in our Country?"

Deadline: Midnight, December 15, 2018

Further contest details may be obtained from the Knights of Columbus NH contest chairman, John P. Matuszewski (603-434-4098), or Knights of Columbus NH State Pro-Life Chairman, Rob Distasio (603-595-7837). Additional information can be found by contacting St. Joseph Grand Knight, Mike O'Hare by email at meoohare@comcast.net .
Highlighted Events this month

Healing Mass on Reparation and Penance for Abuse in Church: Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 7pm
Mission Meal Turkey Dinner: Saturday October 20, 2018 at 5pm
First Friday Adoration: Friday, November 2, 2018 from 8:00am Friday through 7:45am Saturday

Calendar

October 2018

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 8:00 Daily Mass 12:00p Adoration Month View October 1, 2018 Daily Mass Monday, October 1, 8:00 AM Adoration Monday, October 1, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM	2 6:00 Men's Scripture 7:30 Daily Mass Month View October 2, 2018 Men's Scripture Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 AM Daily Mass Tuesday, October 2, 7:30 AM	3 1:00p Women of Faith 7:00p Daily Mass Month View October 3, 2018 Women of Faith Wednesday, October 3, 1:00 PM Daily Mass Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 PM	4 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p RUAH Month View October 4, 2018 Daily Mass Thursday, October 4, 7:30 AM RUAH Thursday, October 4, 7:00 PM	5 7:30 Daily Mass 8:00 First Friday Adoration Month View October 5, 2018 Daily Mass Friday, October 5, 7:30 AM First Friday Adoration Friday, October 5, 8:00 AM - 7:45 AM Overnight Adoration	6 8:00 Daily Mass 9:00 Women's Scripture 10:00 Mission Dinner Meeting 4:00p Holy Mass Month View October 6, 2018 Daily Mass Saturday, October 6, 8:00 AM Women's Scripture Saturday, October 6, 9:00 AM Mission Dinner Meeting Saturday, October 6, 10:00 AM Holy Mass Saturday, October 6, 4:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.
7 8:00 Holy Mass 9:00 Squire Meeting 9:00 Youth Choir 10:30 Holy Mass 6:00p Holy Mass Month View October 7, 2018 Holy Mass Sunday, October 7, 8:00 AM Squire Meeting Sunday, October 7, 9:00 AM Youth Choir Sunday, October 7, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Sunday, October 7, 10:30 AM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Holy Mass Sunday, October 7, 6:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.	8 8:00 Daily Mass 12:00p Adoration 7:00p Community Concerns 8:00p Rachel Rosary Month View October 8, 2018 Daily Mass Monday, October 8, 8:00 AM Adoration Monday, October 8, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Community Concerns Monday, October 8, 7:00 PM Rachel Rosary Monday, October 8, 8:00 PM The Rachel Rosary Join us Monday evenings at 8pm on October 8th, 15th and 29th in the John Paul II chapel, as we pray the Rachel Rosary, an intercessory prayer for victims of post-abortion syndrome.	9 6:00 Men's Scripture 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p RCIA Inquiry Night Month View October 9, 2018 Men's Scripture Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 AM Daily Mass Tuesday, October 9, 7:30 AM RCIA Inquiry Night Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 PM For more information, please contact Jerri Maille at 603-895-3701 or the church office at 603-679-8805	10 7:00p Daily Mass 7:00p Women of Faith Month View October 10, 2018 Daily Mass Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 PM Women of Faith Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 PM	11 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p RUAH Month View October 11, 2018 Daily Mass Thursday, October 11, 7:30 AM RUAH Thursday, October 11, 7:00 PM	12 7:30 Daily Mass 8:00 Adoration Month View October 12, 2018 Daily Mass Friday, October 12, 7:30 AM Adoration Friday, October 12, 8:00 AM	13 8:00 Daily Mass 9:00 Women's Scripture 2:00p Genesis 4:00p Holy Mass 5:00p Squire Dinner Month View October 13, 2018 Daily Mass Saturday, October 13, 8:00 AM Women's Scripture Saturday, October 13, 9:00 AM Genesis Saturday, October 13, 2:00 PM Holy Mass Saturday, October 13, 4:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Squire Dinner Saturday, October 13, 5:00 PM
14 8:00 Holy Mass 9:00 Knights of Columbus 9:00 Hospitality 9:00 Youth Choir 10:30 Holy Mass 6:00p Holy Mass Month View October 14, 2018 Holy Mass Sunday, October 14, 8:00 AM Knights of Columbus Sunday, October 14, 9:00 AM Hospitality Sunday, October 14, 9:00 AM Youth Choir Sunday, October 14, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Sunday, October 14, 10:30 AM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Holy Mass Sunday, October 14, 6:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.	15 8:00 Daily Mass 12:00p Adoration 8:00p Rachel Rosary Month View October 15, 2018 Daily Mass Monday, October 15, 8:00 AM Adoration Monday, October 15, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Rachel Rosary Monday, October 15, 8:00 PM The Rachel Rosary Join us Monday evenings at 8pm on October 8th, 15th and 29th in the John Paul II chapel, as we pray the Rachel Rosary, an intercessory prayer for victims of post-abortion syndrome.	16 6:00 Men's Scripture 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p St. Jospeh Prayer Group Month View October 16, 2018 Men's Scripture Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 AM Daily Mass Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 AM St. Jospeh Prayer Group Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 PM	17 7:00p Healing Mass Month View October 17, 2018 Healing Mass Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 PM For Reparation and Penance for Abuse in Church	18 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p RUAH Month View October 18, 2018 Daily Mass Thursday, October 18, 7:30 AM RUAH Thursday, October 18, 7:00 PM	19 7:30 Daily Mass 8:00 Adoration Month View October 19, 2018 Daily Mass Friday, October 19, 7:30 AM Adoration Friday, October 19, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	20 8:00 Daily Mass 9:00 Women's Scripture 4:00p Holy Mass 5:00p Mission Dinner Month View October 20, 2018 Daily Mass Saturday, October 20, 8:00 AM Women's Scripture Saturday, October 20, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Saturday, October 20, 4:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Mission Dinner Saturday, October 20, 5:00 PM
21 8:00 Holy Mass 9:00 Youth Choir 10:30 Holy Mass 6:00p Holy Mass Month View October 21, 2018 Holy Mass Sunday, October 21, 8:00 AM Youth Choir Sunday, October 21, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Sunday, October 21, 10:30 AM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Holy Mass Sunday, October 21, 6:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.	22 8:00 Daily Mass 12:00p Adoration Month View October 22, 2018 Daily Mass Monday, October 22, 8:00 AM Adoration Monday, October 22, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM	23 6:00 Men's Scripture 7:30 Daily Mass Month View October 23, 2018 Men's Scripture Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 AM Daily Mass Tuesday, October 23, 7:30 AM	24 7:00p Daily Mass Month View October 24, 2018 Daily Mass Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 PM	25 7:30 Daily Mass 7:00p RUAH Month View October 25, 2018 Daily Mass Thursday, October 25, 7:30 AM RUAH Thursday, October 25, 7:00 PM	26 7:30 Daily Mass 8:00 Adoration Month View October 26, 2018 Daily Mass Friday, October 26, 7:30 AM Adoration Friday, October 26, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM	27 8:00 Daily Mass 8:30 Respect Life 9:00 Women's Scripture 4:00p Holy Mass Month View October 27, 2018 Daily Mass Saturday, October 27, 8:00 AM Respect Life Saturday, October 27, 8:30 AM Women's Scripture Saturday, October 27, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Saturday, October 27, 4:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.
28 8:00 Holy Mass 9:00 Knights of Columbus 9:00 Youth Choir 10:30 Holy Mass 6:00p Holy Mass Month View October 28, 2018 Holy Mass Sunday, October 28, 8:00 AM Knights of Columbus Sunday, October 28, 9:00 AM Youth Choir Sunday, October 28, 9:00 AM Holy Mass Sunday, October 28, 10:30 AM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church. Holy Mass Sunday, October 28, 6:00 PM Join us for the Rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass in the church.	29 Rachel Rosary 8:00 Daily Mass 12:00p Adoration Month View October 29, 2018 Rachel Rosary Monday, October 29 The Rachel Rosary Join us Monday evenings at 8pm on October 8th, 15th and 29th in the John Paul II chapel, as we pray the Rachel Rosary, an intercessory prayer for victims of post-abortion syndrome. Daily Mass Monday, October 29, 8:00 AM Adoration Monday, October 29, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM	30 6:00 Men's Scripture 7:30 Daily Mass Month View October 30, 2018 Men's Scripture Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 AM Daily Mass Tuesday, October 30, 7:30 AM	31 7:00p Daily Mass Month View October 31, 2018 Daily Mass Wednesday, October 31, 7:00 PM

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From the desk of Deacon Terry

There is one thing we just seem to do each and every time during the celebration of Holy Mass. Maybe it stands out or maybe it’s not so obvious. This moment of prayer is essential to all who are gathered and for all that are not present.

The Prayers of the Faithful are the prayers for Our Church, Our World, Our Parish Community, Those in Need in our Community, those who have Died in our Community and Our Special Intentions. The one resounding theme is Community.

The Community, all of us gathered together is Our Church. The People of God. Sometimes we get confused with the physical building that we gather in. And while that is important for the symbolic significance of our Faith, it is

each of us coming together in prayer and to pray that strengthens the Church that was in trusted to Peter by Jesus.

When we gather we gather TOGETHER! We are one gath-

ered with Christ. No difference in status, faith, position. Some server at the altar to assist the community during the Mass, but all of us are together in community to build up the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. None of us can do it alone. And that was never Jesus intention when he commissioned Peter.

So when we gather together again, know that we all come together as one body in Christ, with varying struggles, challenges and pains. Coming together for healing. That is the gift of our Loving God and the gift we give each other.

So when you hear, “Let us pray to the Lord” let’s make sure HE hears our prayers.

May God bless your hearts!!

Deacon Terry