Saint Christopher Catholic Church
Your Spiritual Home

Fr. Richard J. Kelley, Pastor

Rev. Thien Nguyen, Vietnamese Ministry

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.

Welcome our Newly Baptized 1/25/2015

Faith Formation

Please click here for the registration form.

The Confirmation and Sunday morning programs begins on September 21
The Monday Evenings program begins on September 22

Classes for students in Pre-K – 6 are held on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the school.

The 2014-2015 Handbook.

St Christopher Parish Commemorative Brick Garden

From now through March 1, 2015 we are taking orders/donations for a commemorative brick that will be placed in the garden near the rectory with the statue of St. Francis. The cost of each brick is $50.00 and each may contain up to 3 lines with 14 characters per line including spaces and punctuation.

If you are interested in ordering one or more bricks, click here for the order form. For more that three bricks, please fill out a second form. If you have questions, call the rectory office. You may send the completed form with payment to the rectory or drop it in the Sunday collection.

Back to Church - Back To School 2014

Check out the photographs from our Activities fair this past Sunday. Just click on the photo to see the many parishioners participating in the fair. You are always welcome to come and join. If you need further information call the rectory at 603-882-0632

St Chris Back to Church 2014-09-07

News from the Choir

If you missed the Activities fair - it is not to late to sign up for the choir - look these children are excited about "Singing for the Lord" you too should join in.

From St Chris Back to Church 2014-09-07

• On September 10, Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30 PM, our Adult Choir rehearsals will resume in the church.
• On September 14, fol lowing the 10:00 AM Mass, our Youth Choir rehearsals will resume.
  • The age group for the Youth Choir is 7-14 years old. Rehearsal time for the Youth Choir is 11:15 AM-12:00 PM.

There are no auditions; the only requirement is you love to sing. Any questions please see Carol Ann following a Mass or contact the Parish office at 882-7442 and she will contact you.

At the Mass we hear and listen to God’s Word and the Hymns we sing during the mass reflect and support the Word of God. “Sing to make your journey more enjoyable”.

Saint Christopher Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Creating for our Community

This ministry has created and given hundreds of shawls to those in need. Each shawl is packaged with a card, a small cross, and a prayer, clearly marking it is a gift from Saint Christopher Parish.  The members of Creating for Our Community and Father Kelley take time to pray over the shawls, whether individually, or as a group.

 We see this Ministry as an extension of our Parish Community, a visible sign to others of the compassion present among the parishioners here at St. Christopher’s.

The Shawls are made of many different patterns of knit and crochet.  Initially following a pattern designed by the founders of the Ministry, each stitch represents an aspect of our faith.  Most common are patterns using groups of three, symbolizing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  

Our group welcomes anyone who knits or crochets, or who would like to start to learn these skills.  Making a Prayer Shawl is a great means to begin this craft, and another way to share your faith with others!!!!!

 P.S.- If you don’t knit or crochet, but would like to help, we can always use always use your prayers; and cash donations and gift cards to AC Moore or Michael’s are appreciated to help us purchase our supplies for this ministry. We do not accept donations of yarn. If you have any questions contact the rectory office.

The Nashua Telegraph on May 27, 2012, had a very nice article abour our Prayer Shawl Ministry. To read the article please, click here.

FAITH DIRECT

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

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.

Yoga for Seniors

The New Hampshire Union Leader ran an article about our Yoga for Senior's program. Read about, "Post-Mass yoga provides time for reflection" - Union Leader August 9, 2012.

Yoga for Seniors instructor Elizabeth Cote, far right, leads her students in the recitation of “namaste” in the basement of St. Christopher Parish in Nashua. (SIMÓN RÍOS/Union Leader Correspondent)

The group meets regularly in the parish hall - contact the rectory for details.

Click here for a printable copy of the article.

Photographs of St Christopher Parish and Diocese of Manchester Events

RCIA

Put Yourself in God’s Hands!

Celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established by the Church for individuals over the age of 18 to become Catholic or to renew their faith. We can help you on your spiritual journey if you are:

1. Someone in need of Baptism.
2. Someone baptized in another Christian tradition who wants to become Catholic.
3. Someone baptized Catholic who has not celebrated First Communion or Confirmation.

For more information about the RCIA process at St Christopher Parish, contact Fr. Kelley 882-0632 or Mike Bozek 883-4439.

Families of Nazareth

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.

 Look in our weekly builitin for more information on the date. Weekly Lectionary-based Gathering for Prayer and Faith-sharing or contact Peter Gallaher, 603-883-3234, Gosia Krawiec, 603-672-5487 or Peter Szydlik, 508-615-6604

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.

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®.

Driving 10 Commandments

Seven Secrets of Successful Parishioners

Our Parish Photograph

July 2010 - Celebrating 60 years

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

John Paul II - Cause of Beatification and Canonization

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