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Capital Campaign Corner

Posted on May 26, 2023 in: General News

Total pledges received as of December 20th is $974,100.  Our new goal is $1,250,000.  Any funds raised beyond the total cost of the church exterior repair and restoration project will be used for additional capital improvement needs of the church.  100% of all gifts/pledges remain wit...

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We are grateful to all our parishioners who have given to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal.  100% of the funds raised above this Appeal goal are returned to our parish this year.  If you have not made your gift yet, please bring your gift envelope to Mass next weekend or make your gift on...

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Christmas Lessons and Carols

Posted on December 06, 2023 in: General News

Join us for an hour of Christmas Carols and scripture readings performed by Mount Royal Academy Sacred Choir to celebrate the birth of Christ.  Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 PM in St. Mary Church.  All are welcome and there is no cost!

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Parish Penny Sale

Posted on June 02, 2023 in: General News

ST. MARY PARISH OLD-TIME PENNY SALE Saturday, October 5, 2024 – St. Mary Gym, Main Street, Claremont, NH Doors open @ 5:00 PM – Drawings begin @ 6:00 PM Grand Prize: Cash $1,500 (if present) $1,200 (if not present) Including 300+ prizes to be raffled – Red, Whi...

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September 7th, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  St. Mary Gym, Claremont.  The annual event you've been waiting for!  Hundred tables full of goodies!  Click here for donations schedule.

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 31, 2023 in: General News

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 22, 2023 in: General News

The Parish Office will be closed December 25, 2023, through January 2, 2024, for the holiday season.

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Sunday, December17th at 1:00 PM, St. Joseph Church Hall, Claremont. Advent Gathering and Luncheon.

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Celebrating 200 years of the first Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire!  To see photos from the many special events, please click here. (Photos courtesy of Juanita Sweet and Louis Millette.)

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OCIA Classes Have Begun

Posted on August 04, 2023 in: General News

Classes began mid September but there is still time to join.  Please contact the Parish Office at 603-542-9518 for further information.

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September 9th:  Authentic replica of the Shroud of Turin in St. Mary Church, Central Street, Claremont.  Presentation 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  Public viewing with photo opportunities and Q&A 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.  Sacrament of Reconciliation available 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM...

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Adoration Chapel Re-Opening

Posted on August 04, 2023 in: General News

Mass on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) will be celebrated in St. Mary Church at 5:00 PM.  Following Mass Fr. Sebastian will lead a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Chapel and Our Lord will once again reside in the Chapel!  Father w...

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St. Mary Cemetery roads are looking brand new! Click on the link to see!

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St. Mary's Annual Craft Fair

Posted on April 14, 2023 in: General News

Welcome Crafters!  St. Mary's Craft Fair is coming on Saturday - May 13th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in St. Mary's Gym on Main Street in Claremont, NH.  Looking forward to a variety of crafters.  For more information or to register, contact Claire Lessard, Coordinator, at 60...

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Ministry of Helps

Posted on March 10, 2023 in: General News

BE a part of our Ministry of Helps! St. Mary Parish is seeking teams of 2 people for 2 hours a week to clean and maintain our beautilful church. To make the task light, our goal is to create 4 teams that would rotate once a month. There is flexibility in your choice of days and times. This mini...

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Knights of Columbus Combined Council and Assembly Knights of the Year Awards, Monday May 1st - 6:00 PM, Pleasant Restaurant, Claremont.  Members and families welcome!

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Click here to read Fr. Sebastian's Easter letter.

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4th Annual CDA Penny Sale

Posted on March 17, 2023 in: General News

Sunday, April 23rd, St. Joseph Hall, Claremont.  Members and friends who would like to donate, please contact Claire Lessard, Coordinator, at 603-543-3617.

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Lent 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023 in: General News

Please click the file link below to see the complete Lenten schedule for 2023.

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St. Mary Church, March 25th.  For more information, see the flyer.

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4th Degree Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass for the Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus, Monday March 6th at 7:00 PM.  All Saints Church, Charlestown. Celebrant will be Rev. John Loughnane.

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Monday, February 6th at 6:00 PM.  Pleasant Restaurant, Claremont.  Order off the menu.  All Degrees invited!

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Candlemas and Blessing of Candles

Posted on February 01, 2023 in: General News

At the 9:00 AM Mass on February 2nd, there will be a blessing of candles that may be taken home for private use.  If you prefer to bring your own candle, please bring it with you to the Mass. This Mass will also be the monthly healing Mass in honor of St. Jude. 

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