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"…the kingdom of God is at hand…" Mark 1:15

Sacraments

The Sacraments of the Catholic Church and How to Receive Them

"Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith." (CCC #1210)  

 

Sacrament of Baptism

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." – John 3:5

Please call our rectory at (603)-485-3113 to make arrangements for baptism. If you or your older child have not been baptized and desire to receive this Sacrament, we invite you to speak to one of our priests, call the office, and/or visit our Initiation for Adults and Older Children page for more information.

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

"If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."  – John 20:23

Available every Saturday at 3 PM in the church confessional – and also by appointment, 603-485-3113 or contact one of our priests.  We encourage you to receive this Sacrament of healing and renewal often.

 

Sacrament of the Eucharist

"The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?"  – 1 Corinthians 10:16
"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."  –  1 Corinthians 11:26

Celebrated at every Mass, Saturday 4 PM, Sunday 10 AM, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 AM, and Friday 7:30 AM, as well as Holy Days (see our weekly bulletins.)  For those who have not yet received their First Communion, please visit our Children's Education or Initiation of Adults and Older Children pages.

 

Sacrament of Confirmation

"Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit."  –  Acts 8:17

In our diocese, this Sacrament is now administered to children who are receiving Holy Communion for the first time.

Adults or older children who are seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to contact the rectory at 603-485-3113 to start your journey home to the Fullness of Faith. Click HERE for more info.

 

Sacrament of Marriage

" [Jesus] answered, "Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, `For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'?   So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder."  "   – Matthew 19:4-6

Please notify our parish priest at least six months before the proposed date to make timely arrangements and for premarital counseling.  Find valuable diocesan resources for the vocation of marriage by clicking HERE – resources for both before and within the sacrament of marriage.

To start personal classes on Natural Family Planning, please contact the Donovans at 603-463-7456 or bjdonovan@metrocast.net. Click HERE for more info.

 

Sacrament of Holy Orders

"Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son." – Acts 20:28

If you believe that God might be calling you to the Priesthood, praise God, pray, and speak with Fr. Michael or Fr. David to help you discern.  Contact the diocesan Director of Vocations, Rev. Matthew Mason, at (603) 663-0196 or by email mmason@rcbm.org

If you believe that you might have a vocation as a permanent Deacon, consider speaking after  Mass with our Deacon, Bill Lavallee. You may also click HERE for more information. 

Are you being called to the Religious Life? Learn more by clicking HERE

 

Sacrament of the Sick and Dying

"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;" – James 5:14

Please call the office/rectory for this Sacrament, 603-485-3113, or contact one of our priests. 

If hospitalized,  please be sure to specify to the hospital staff that you are a Catholic (from the parish of St. John the Baptist in Suncook) and that you want to have clergy visits.

Also, please notify Fr. Michael or Fr. David if you or a loved one are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion. 

For prayers, please contact Theresa through our Intercessory Prayer Group page (click HERE).