Saint Christopher Catholic Church
Your Spiritual Home
Fr. Richard J. Kelley, Pastor

Our Parish Prayer
Heavenly Father, We pray for all of the people and programs at St. Christopher Parish. Unite us as a community of believers and grant us the wisdom, grace, and strength to do your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. -- Amen.

Our Mission
We are a Roman Catholic Parish, whose members live and proclaim the saving message of Jesus Christ.

Our Vision
St. Christopher Church serves as a spiritual home where all are welcome to share in its ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for Worship through the Celebration of the Sacraments, Service through active and compassionate participation in the community, Education in God's Word and the Catholic faith, and Fellowship through parish events that nurture and support family life.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Click here for a printable copy of the Spring 2012 Schedule.

May the Joy of the Risen Christ be with you this Easter Season.

Living Last Supper

Chrism Mass

CONFIRMATION

See below for the full Confirmation Schedule.

New Words: A Deeper Meaning, but the Same Mass

Learn about these changes and what they mean - visit our webpages dedicated to these changes by clicking here.

We welcome our new bishop, the Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci. A most joyfu installation Mass was celebrated on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Visit the diocesan website for more on Bishop Libasci.

Bishop Peter, concluded his homily with these words,

This new Bishop who comes to you now asks you to allow the stirrings of God’s Grace to breathe new life into us all – together so that this Faith that has been the source of hope and love in this diocese for so many generations – cherished by those who built these communities of faith – can be entrusted whole and entire to a new young generation eager to engage in that Divine companionship that enabled Mary to say “Yes” to God and to sing that ancient hymn of joy: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!”

Let us pray for our Diocese and Bishop Peter.

You can the entire installation homily here.

Here are some photos of the installation Mass taken by Michael Richards

RCIA

If you are over 18 and you have not been baptized, confirmed, or received communion in the Catholic Church, find out how the RCIA process at St. Christopher Parish can help you on your spiritual journey. For more information, contact Fr. Kelly at 882-0632 or Mike Bozek at 883-4439.

Sowing the Seads of Faith .....

Sowing the Seads of Faith God is looking for ordinary people to become gardeners of the Spirit. You do not have to be especially gifted or intelligent. All you have to do is love Jesus. God needs people who are focused on Jesus to share the gospel with others. He needs you. RCIA is a grace-filled opportunity to nurture the seeds of faith in people who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Please contact Father Kelley at 882-0632 or Mike Bozek at 883-4439 for more information about joining the RCIA team.

St. Chris Youth Mass Schedule - Sunday evenings 6:00 pm

              
May 6                Youth Mass 6:00 pm

Faith Formation Registration (Religious Education)

Sunday Morning and Junior High programs are ongoing. Check the parish bulletin for the latest details.

Our handbook is on-line - click here for a copy.

CONFIRMATION

SPONSOR
Sponsor information and the 2012 candidate’s selected Confirmation name are now due for all candidates being confirmed this year.  As a reminder, a sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who is 18 years of age or older and who has received the three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) and cannot be a parent.  The form for the chosen sponsor and the chosen Confirmation name is attached. 

BAPTISM CERTIFICATE
Baptism certificates for all 2012 Confirmation candidates are now due.  It is a requirement to have a copy of the Baptismal Certificate in order to be confirmed.  Please request a copy from the parish where the baptism occurred as soon as possible if you do not have a copy.

CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS --Wednesday, May 2nd

The schedule for the Confirmation candidate interviews with Deacon Jim and Father Kelley will be distributed in the weeks ahead. The interviews are 15 minutes in length and will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 2nd. Please contact Elizabeth Cote with any questions at ecote@stchrisparishnh.org or to request a specific time slot.

VOLUNTEERING
All students are reminded to please turn their volunteer hour forms.

Please contact Deacon Jim Daly at 882-0632 or Elizabeth Cote at ecote@stchrisparishnh.org with any questions regarding the Confirmation program.   

For more information about the Confirmation program, please contact Deacon Jim Daly at St. Christopher Church - 882-0632, Elizabeth Cote at ecote@stchrisparishnh.org

Music Programs:
Come One, Come All, Come follow the Call!

Practice starts in the fall ....

All are welcome to come and sing at the 10:00 AM Mass during the summer. Come at 9:15 for a brief rehersal.

The Adult Choir

• The Rehesal time is every Wednesday Evening from 7:00 - 8:30
  
• The choir will sing at the 10:00 mass the first, second, and third Sunday's of the month.

Children's Chorister Choir

• The Rehearsal time is every Sunday Morning from 11:15—12:00
  
• The children's Choir will sing at the 10:00 mass on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Please come and join us in praising God in song.

If you are interested in joining the music programs at the parish or have any questions, feel free to contact the music director, Carol Ann by clicking on this link.

This Year, Come Home to the Catholic Church

If you have been away from the Catholic Church, we invite you to take another look.

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Whatever your reason for being away, St. Christopher Parish of the Diocese of Manchester invites you to Come Home, Catholics Come Home®.

John Paul II - Cause of Beatification and Canonization

Handbell choir of developmentally disabled adults is ’great blessing’

Click here for a printable version of the article about our own Special Friends Hand Bell Choir..

The article can also be found AmericanCatholic.org Site from the Franciscans and St.Anthony Messenger Press

Seven Secrets of Successful Parishioners

Families of Nazareth   

Autumn 2011

All are welcome to join The Families of Nazareth parish group for prayer and faith sharing.

• NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE OF FNM NECESSARY.
• NO OBLIGATION TO RETURN.

 
Weekly Lectionary-based Gathering for Prayer and Faith-sharing

• Resumes Thursday Sept 29th, 7:15-8:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Parish, Nashua (in the church) continuing weekly thereafter into June. 
• contact Peter Gallaher, 603-883-3234

Monthly Informal Gathering – families/friends welcomed

• Last Sunday of month (beginning October 30th) from 3-5 p.m. at Gallaher home

Women's Reflection Group

• Meets 2nd Friday of month (resuming October 14th), 7-8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Merrimack (in the church)
• Contact Gosia Krawiec, 603-672-5487

Men's Reflection Group

• Meets 2nd Monday of month (resuming October 9th) from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Parish, Nashua (in the church)
• Contact Peter Szydlik, 508-615-6604

Our Parish Photograph - July 2010 - Celebrating 60 years

Thanks to J. Sophia Fotography for our wonderful parish photograph.

Contact St Christopher Catholic Church in Nashua, NH 03064