This fall, we will delve into studying the Gospel of Mark with our Thursday adult faith formation classes. Once again, there will be morning sessions from 10:30 a.m. - noon and identical evening sessions from 7:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Please click the class photo for full details and to register.

Please join us on Sunday, September 9, 2018 on the parish grounds from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for our Jubilee Parish Picnic. Sponsored by Saint Kathryn Parish and the Knights of Columbus, Council 5162, this annual event includes a cookout (hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts) and a favorite tradition of the parish: Father Joe in a dunk tank! This year, we will also have a 50/50 raffle and more games for the children including a hula hoop contest --start practicing now! To be added to the guest list for the event, please click the cookout photo, print the registration tag, enclose it with payment in an envelope, and drop it in the offertory basket at a weekend Mass or return to the parish office no later than September 5th. The registration tag may also be found in our bulletin.

Has someone you know expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Perhaps you know someone who is beginning on a spiritual journey toward Catholicism but has never been baptized or is a member of a different Christian denomination. Maybe you are the spouse or child or friend of a Catholic and are simply looking for answers to some of your questions. Well, we have an opportunity for you! Deacon Ray and the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) team will host a chance for you to ask your questions and to open the door for further discussion about the Catholic Faith. There is no topic that is “off limits” and, in fact, we hope that there will be some of those difficult questions that will challenge us to greater faith! Plan to join us on Monday, August 20th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 1 on the lower level of the church. Your questions, observations, and insights will be most welcome—and so too are you!

Bishop Peter Libasci will celebrate the Mass for the opening of our 50th Jubilee Year on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. A light reception in our Parish Hall will immediately follow.

In celebration of our Golden Jubilee, over the course of the 10 days leading up to our 50th Anniversary date of October 4, 2018, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration from September 24th through October 3rd. The schedule will be available for sign-ups beginning the weekend after Labor Day after Masses in the back of the church.

Join us for a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood at the hour when our diocese traditionally celebrates ordination to the priesthood on this day. With no one being ordained for our diocese this year, we must ask the "Lord of the harvest to send more workers into his vineyard." All of us interceding--young and old alike and everyone in between--will encourage young men to consider a vocation to the priesthood.

Plan now to join us for a concert of sacred music performed by our parish choir and schola on Sunday, June 3rd, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the church. The program will feature some of the “favorites” of the choir and schola as sung through the liturgical year. A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

DATE CHANGE - STAY TUNED: Join us this summer for a very special event, an Investiture in the Brown Scapular of our Lady of Mount Carmel.  This event is open to all who wish to further their devotion to the Brown Scapular and deepen their knowledge of this particular devotion.  We begin with a 6:00 PM Carmelite Talk on Our Lady of Mount Carmel & the Brown Scapular followed by 7:00 Mass concluded with a Ceremony at 8:00 PM.  Click on the picture for more information. 

St. Kathryn Parish in Hudson, NH presents a very special 2-day event, Love the WordTM featuring Sonja Corbitt, the Bible Study Evangelist - in her only scheduled Northeast appearance - on Friday, September 21, 2018, beginning at 7:00 PM and on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Join us for what promises to be a fulfilling and uplifting retreat – all men, women, and couples encouraged to attend!  Sonja will ignite your Faith through four inspiring talks. If you can’t make both days, plan to attend at least one!  Throughout the two days, you’ll encounter Christ through music, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, prayer, and the unique and inspiring way Sonja brings the Scriptures to life with lively study followed by breaks for quiet reflection using her own Love the WordTM technique. $25 Saturday Admission Price. Click on her picture for full details!

Do you know someone who has been away from the practice of the Catholic faith for awhile? Are you or someone you know looking for a way to come back? We invite you to attend our Coming Home to Catholicism program on Saturday, April 21st and Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Room 1 of our Parish Hall. Come and speak with parishioners who had once left the Church but are now back and are part of our Coming Home team. For more details, please click the the photo.

Saint Kathryn's has the joy to welcome Sister Nancy Murray, O.P., who will present a one-woman performance based on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena—our parish patroness. This presentation will be offered in the church on Sunday, April 29th at 3:00 p.m. Sister Nancy, a Dominican Sister from Adrian, Michigan, brings to us a wonderful performance, revealing to us the greatness of Saint Catherine and the beauty and depth of her relationship with Jesus Christ. This show is now sold out! If you have purchased tickets, please note the doors open at 2:00 p.m. and there is general seating.

We are currently enrolling for the 2018-2019 religious education program for all grades. Please click here to print your forms and return them to the office as soon as possible. All registrations after June 1st will be subject to a late fee. Classes fill up quickly, so return your form today!

Save the evening of March 26th for our fourth annual Tenebrae Service here at Saint Kathryn’s. Enter deeply into the Passion of Jesus through Scripture readings, music, and the power of silence. Be shaken by the sound of the strepitus, and moved by the washing and wrapping of the altar. Leave in wonder and amazement, knowing how great is Jesus’ love for us. If you have attended in the past, you already know how powerful this service is; if you have not, prepare to be moved to the depths of your being. March 26th at 7:45 p.m. in the church—don’t miss it!

The Knights of Columbus Council 5162 is offering several scholarships for the upcoming year. Please click for details and an application, which must be received no later than May 8th, 2018.

There will be an information session in the church Hall on Wednesday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. for all those who wish to learn more about the Alvirne Renovation Project. High School Principal, Steve Beals, will present, and answer any questions to help inform voters. Town voting day is Tuesday March 13th at the Community Center. Parents, if you want to attend but have child care issues, certified baby sitters will be made available if there is a need. Please call the office at 603.882.7793 in advance of the meeting to ensure that the proper coverage of sitters can be provided. The presentation will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. so that it can be completed in adequate time to allow for attendance at the 7:00 p.m. liturgy for those wishing to attend. 

Our parish Tithing Council is accepting applications for fall 2018 scholarships through May 1, 2018. Several scholarships are awarded each year to students who will be attending college or trade school in the fall, have maintained a C or better average in high school, and are active, registered, confirmed parishioners of Saint Kathryn's. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, or supplies.

Give your teenager the inspiration they need to enliven their faith and inspire your entire parish community! Steubenville East will take place from July 13-15, 2018 at UMass Lowell. This is an incredible event for the young people of our parish and diocese to gather together with kids their own age and celebrate their commitment to Jesus Christ. Inspired by the Gospel message, Steubenville is a weekend of engaging liturgies, inspiring music, challenging talks and overwhelming joy, all while offering deep and moving experiences of prayer and fellowship for teens and high school kids entering the 9th through 12th grade. The event will feature opportunities for group sessions, Mass, time for adoration, great speakers, powerful music, confession, fellowship, and Christian entertainment. If you interested in attending Steubenville East, please contact the office, as we are coordinating the group with chaperones and travel. Click on the picture for the link to the website for registration, now open with the early bird ticket price, good until June 1st.

Have you recently joined Saint Kathryn’s Parish—let’s say in the last five years? Are you still trying to find your place here and learn about the many programs that are available? During this Jubilee Year, we will host a monthly gathering for our new parishioners in the parish hall where you can meet Father Joe, a staff member, and a member of our parish lay leadership in an informal gathering to chat about our life, the vision for our parish, and your place among us. We can explain our programs, share our history with you, and discover how you can become more of a part of this vibrant, loving community. Please join us in the parish hall on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Are you discerning a vocation to the priesthood or simply looking for some help with hearing the Lord's call for your life? The first of the apostles that Jesus called was Saint Andrew, brother of Simon Peter. Men in our diocese who may be hearing a similar call are invited to attend an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team, and dinner. Each of these evenings will take place on Fridays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at different locations around our state and for different age groups. If interested, please contact Father Joe, who would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Please click the photo for the full schedule and more information about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

Vacation Bible School will take place at Saint Patrick School in Pelham from July 9th-13th, 9:00 a.m. - noon. Last year, over 140 children, teens and adult volunteers from all over the diocese attended this themed week of games, music, skits, crafts and food. Early registration is now open and forms are at the back of the church. Volunteer opportunities are also available for 20 teen service hours and fill up fast!