Celebrtation of the Eucharist:
Catholic residents gather in a common room at the home for celebration of Mass and distributions of Holy Communion.
Distribution of Holy Communion:
In addition to Mass, a team of Eucharistic Ministers distributes the Eucharist to Catholic residents at other times during the month.
Annointing of the Sick:
This sacrament is administered in a communal setting once a year (usually during the monthly Mass). It is celebrated with individual residents when requested by them or their family.
Pastoral Care Contact/ Team Leaders for Each Outreach Location:
Gerrish Manor & Merrimack County Nursing Home: Meri-lynn Banton
Golden Crest & Mt. Ridge: Deacon Tom
NH Veterans Home: Steve Archambault
Peabody Home: Christine Dzujna / Angela Mundy
Mass is said the First Tuesday of the Month at Golden Crest, followed by Communion visits at Mt. Ridge. Communion visits are the Third Tuesday of the Month at both. Mass is scheduled at Mt. Ridge the Last Tuesday of September, December, February, and May. A Group Rosary is led by the staff in the Activity Room on Tuesdays at 1:30PM at Mt. Ridge.
Communion visits are on the First Tuesday of the Month and Mass is held on the Third Tuesday of the Month. At the Gerrish Manor, there is a Communion Service the First Tuesday of the Month
The Veterans' Home is visited weekly on Fridays. Mass is said every other week. A Communion Service is held the alternate week.
Communion visits are on the Second Tuesday of the Month at approximately 2:45 PM.
Communion calls are made on Sundays upon request. HIPPA laws prohibit us getting informaiton. If you or a family member would like to receive Communion while in the Hospital please contact us to make arrangements.
Fr. Ray visits parishioners who are no longer able to attend Mass. Visits are scheduled on the Second Tuesday of the Month. Please contact the office.