Wednesday Oct. 7 & 21, 5-6pm: Contemplative/Centering Prayer in IHM Parish Center!
All welcome! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
"Be still & know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
"When you pray, go into your inner room . . ." Matthew 6:6

Friday Oct. 9, 6:30-8pm: LIFT Youth Group for Grades 4-8 in the IHM Parish Center! 

Info: Tara Henley: thenley.ihm@gmail.com

Sat. Oct. 10, 6:30-8pm: Married Couples Enrichment Evening in the IHM Parish Center.

All Married Couples are invited. The gathering is designed to foster strong, healthy married relationships and communication.
No cost to attend. Bring a snack to share and a notebook.
Info: Dave & Karen: dkd1974@aol.com or (617) 448-0745

Sat. Oct. 10, 7-9pm: Laser Tag Night!

All 8-12th Graders are invited to Laser Tag Night in our parish hall. We will be taking on the youth from St. Marie's Parish! Please come by at 5:45pm to help set up. 

Info: Fr. Ray: FrRay3@gmail.com or Jen Morgan. No cost.

Sunday Oct. 11, 9-10am: OCIA for Adults! Meet in the IHM Parish Center!
​Our parish OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) program has begun! We meet every Sunday from 9-10am in the parish center. It is for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or Catholics who may have missed a sacrament such as Confirmation, or those who have been away from the church, or those who would simply like to be updated in their understanding of the faith.  Info: Ed Mullen: emullen77@gmail.com or (603) 224-4393 x3.

Monday Oct. 12, 6:30-8pm in the IHM Parish Hall

Beyond the Birdbath: The Theology & Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi Course by Fr. Ray

Mondays in October:  To attend, please send an email to Fr. Ray at: FrRay3@gmail.com You will receive an email with an inspirational audio & transcript to listen to and/or read prior to each session.

Tuesday Oct. 13, 7-8:30pm: ROCK! High School Youth Group for Grades 8-12:

 Every Other Tuesday 7-8:30pm in the IHM Parish Center.  Info: Jennifer Morgan: iluvboyz.morgan@gmail.com

Wednesday Oct. 14, 4:30-5:45pm: Sacramental Prep for Grades 5-8 who have missed a Sacrament.  (Choose either Sundays starting Oct. 18 from 11:15-12:30 or Wednesdays starting Oct. 14 from 4:30-5:45)

Info: Kim Ostrowski: kostrowski.ihm@gmail.com

Sunday Oct. 18: 11:20-12:30pm: Faith Formation in the Parish Center for PreK-Grade 5
Growing In Faith Together, our new Sunday faith formation program includes:
Family Faith Formation.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Preschool ages 3 & 4, Kindergarten, Grade 1.
Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation, Grades 2-3.
Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation & First Eucharist, Grades 3-4.
SHINE Sharing His Incredible News Everywhere, Grades 4-5.

Sacramental Prep for Grades 5-8 who have missed a Sacrament.  (Choose either Sundays starting Oct. 18 from 11:15-12:30 or Wednesdays starting Oct. 14 from 4:30-5:45)
Info: Kim Ostrowski: kostrowski.ihm@gmail.com

​Tuesday Oct. 20, 11am: 5 week Online Bereavement Course by NH Catholic Charities. No cost.
Register: https://www.cc-nh.org/events/bereavement-support-group/
 
Saturday Oct. 24, 5:30-8pm: New Parishioner Welcome Dinner in the IHM parish hall!
All new parishioners in the past year are welcome to attend! RSVP by Oct 14: recoffice@ihmnh.org or 224-4393.
Includes catered dinner from the Windmill Restaurant, activities and games! No cost!
 
Oct. 15-18: Men’s Cursillo at St. Mary Magdalen Center, Warner NH: https://nhcursillo.org/

Nov. 5-8: Women’s Cursillo at St. Mary Magdalen Center, Warner NH: https://nhcursillo.org/

Monday Nov. 2, 5:30pm: All Souls Day Mass

Wednesday Nov. 11, 6-7pm: Patriotic Rosary Prayed in IHM Church! All welcome!

​Nov. 13-15: Retrouvaille Weekend for Struggling Marriages in Alton Bay NH!
Retrouvaille is a powerful weekend for couples who are struggling in their relationship. It helps couples rediscover their love for each other, reconnect emotionally in their marriage, and rebuild intimacy by teaching a new way to communicate. "We learned more in 3 days than we had in 10 years of counseling. Retrouvaille has changed our lives."
Info & Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/XLDkDyY/NewEnglandWeekends
Info: https://helpourmarriage.org/locations or (508) 271-7155 or NewEngland@helpourmarriage.org or www.helpourmarriage.org/

Saturday Nov. 21, 9-6pm: IHM Christmas Fair!

Sunday Nov. 22, 9-1pm: IHM Christmas Fair!

Flocknotes: Events in our Diocese: https://catholicnh.flocknote.com/note/32916045​​
 
Diocese of Manchester eNews: https://fo324.infusionsoft.app/app/form/enews2

To receive the weekly IHM Bulletin in your email each week for Free:

https://www.parishesonline.com/organization/immaculate-heart-of-mary-church-03301

Franciscan at Home!
The Diocese of Manchester has paid the cost for all IHM parishioners to have free access to the Franciscan University at Home website in order for us to grow as disciples by accessing their informative learning tracks!
Register for FREE by going to: https://franciscanathome.com/diocese-manchester
Then click "My parish or school is already registered, and I would like to set up my individual free account under that institution"!

Heart of the Heights Bookstore Hours:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday: 10am-1pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-4pm
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To Give Online to IHM: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/
 
To Donate to WICX 102.7FM, our local Catholic Radio Station: https://www.wicxradio.org/donate-volunteer/make-a-donation/
You can also listen online: https://www.wicxradio.org/listen-live/ or: https://tunein.com/
Info: nhcatholicradio@gmail.com

JOIN THE SCOUTS!
IHM Scouts meet Every Thursday in our Parish Center at the following times!
6-7pm: Cub Scout Pack 90 for Boys & Girls (Grade K-5).
7-8:30pm: Scout Troop 90 for Boys & Girls (Grade 6-12).
Youth & Parents are invited to come by & check it out!
Info: Roger Tessier: rctessier@comcast.net
Troop 90: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090831350227​
Pack 90: https://www.facebook.com/groups/406671963008007​
 
Join the Knights of Columbus!
Knight of Columbus Concord Council 112 - made up of men from IHM & Christ the King & IC Parishes.
A great way for men to get more involved in the church's mission! ​
Info: https://www.facebook.com/kofccouncil112
To join: https://www.kofc.org/joinus
Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, 7-8pm, IHM Parish Center.
Contact: Chuck McGee: chuck@spectrumaction.com

Join the ​Catholic Daughters of the Americas!
Any women interested in joining the Concord chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas - made up of women from IHM and Christ the King Parishes - contact Karen St. Francis: 
allkarensblessings@gmail.com
 
Children's Scholarship Fund
Catholic school education is very affordable, thanks to NH's Education Freedom Accounts program that is administered by the Children's Scholarship Fund. 
Info: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org or (603) 755-6751 or csfnh@scholarshipfund.org

Christ the King Food Pantry!

The Christ the King Food Pantry, located on the Campus of Christ the King Parish on 67 North State St. in Concord, is open every Monday thru Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm.

Info: https://christthekingfoodpantry.org or 225-1122.

Christian Legal Aid!

Legal help is available at the Christ the King Food Pantry, 67 South State St. in Concord on the 2^nd Saturday of each month from 11am-3pm.

Info: https://www.administerjustice.org/ or (603) 724-2271 or hope@administerjustice.org

Sign up to Receive - Free Daily Reflections!
Free Rosary in a Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-rosary-in-a-year-podcast
Free Daily Contemplative Emails: https://cac.org/sign-up/
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Free Daily Bible in a Year: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
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Free Daily Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading#subscribe

​Hallow Prayer App:  https://try.hallow.com/lent-special
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​C21 (Church in the 21st Century) Center at Boston College Spiritual Programs: 
https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/centers/church21/programs.html
https://www.facebook.com/C21Center​

Good Word for Today!
The Lord’s insights are just a phone call away. Call (617) 542-0502, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to listen to a recorded 2 minute spiritual reflection, recorded by a Franciscan Friar from St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston. There is a new message recorded each day.
Info: https://stanthonyshrine.org/
 
Free Daily Contemplative Emails:   https://cac.org/sign-up/

Free Webinars from Franciscan University: https://franciscanathome.com/guild-webinar-series

IHM Masses on the Radio:
Sundays at 8am: WKXL 1450AM, 103.9FM, 101.9FM & online: www.nhtalkradio.com - broadcast a recording of our 10am Mass from the previous Sunday

​​New England Catholic Retreat Centers - Day & Weekend Programs:
St. Basil Salvatorian Center, Methuen MA: https://saintbasils.org/applications/
Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Ipswich MA: https://www.ndspiritualitycenter.org/retreats-programs
Eastern Point Retreat House, Gloucester MA: https://www.easternpoint.org/retreats-2024.html​
St. Joseph Retreat House, Milton MA: https://www.omvusa.org/st-joseph-retreat-house/retreats/
Holy Cross Retreat House, North Easton MA: https://www.retreathouse.org/
LaSalette Retreat Center, Attleboro MA: https://www.lasaletteretreatcenter.org/programs
Genesis Spiritual Center, Westfield MA: https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/
Rolling Ridge Retreat Center, North Andover MA: https://www.rollingridge.org/
Bethany House of Prayer, Arlington MA: https://www.bethanyhousearlington.org/
Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford CT: https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/
Enders Island Retreat Center, Mystic CT: https://www.endersisland.org/retreats-and-programs​

Fr. Ray's Master's Thesis: "Foundations for Theology: The Discovery of Bernard Lonergan":

http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/foundations_for_theology_-_the_discovery_of_bernard_lonergan_final.pdf

​Fr. Ray's Essay: The Analytical Mind & the Spiritual Mind: 
http://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/the_analytical_mind___the_spiritual_mind.pdf

Advent Reflection on "Joy" by Fr. Ray & Allie Cat: 
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rAPnKvfYZ3c​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/587285690/videos/10164762785520691/

Fr. Ray Christmas Message 2016:   https://ihmnh.weebly.com/uploads/4/5/8/2/45822949/christmas_message_2016.pdf

Insight TV Shows by the Paulist Fathers, featuring famous Catholic Hollywood Actors:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPB8jbIR5MwzZV5DjNyV29Yw8YI5c16Sg 

Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Sick & Dying
All are invited to pray a special Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Sick & Dying every Thursday at 3pm in IHM church.
 
Teacher’s Wanted!
New Hampshire Catholic Schools are seeking faithful men and women with a love of - or interest in - teaching. Learn more by contacting Dr. Kelly Dunn, Coordinator of The Cabrini Institute: kmdunn@schoolhouseservices.org. The Cabrini Institute is a teaching and learning initiative of the Diocese of Manchester's Catholic Schools Office. It assists individuals with pursuing NH State Licensure or Diocesan Teacher Certification.

The Pope's Prayer Intention Video for August 2026: https://youtu.be/1VqbMAITZK4
Past Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmv_x_1263xEa2x3tpcBXA

To make an Online Donation to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, use the  QR Code, or go to: https://ihmnh.churchgiving.com/