Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph's Parish

Regina Maria Academy announces the final approval from the Diocese of Manchester and the NH Department of Education to establish a Catholic elementary school located at St. Joseph Parish Center in Northwood. Fall enrollment for children in grades K-6 will begin in January 2025, with middle school enrollment options in 2026. Preschool, childcare, and after school care is available through Little Blessings Preschool and Learning Center, also located in the parish center building.
Please stop by during our Open House Night as we celebrate Discover Catholic Schools Week on Tuesday, November 19, from 4:00-6:00 pm or register for school updates at reginamariaacademy.com
About Regina Maria Academy:
Regina Maria Academy (RMA) of Northwood, NH, provides a complete education designed to challenge and motivate all students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. With the Blessed Virgin Mary as our model, RMA values its partnership with parents in the formation of their children. Welcoming students of all faiths, RMA is dedicated to maintaining a safe, caring, and respectful Catholic community in which each child’s God-given talents are developed, nurtured, and challenged.

Christmas Bazaar! November 1&2, at St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 844 First NH Turnpike, Northwood.

NEW!! Twilight Preview! Friday evening, 5-8PM
Saturday, 9AM-2PM - Enjoy lunch with family and friends.

Handmade Crafts for Christmas Gift Giving, Holiday Raffle, White Elephant Table, Bake Sale & The Best Cookie Walk in Town!
Children can visit Mrs. Elf and make a craft while you shop.

All Saints Day Mass Times: Friday, November 1, 9AM at St. Joseph Church in Northwood, 6PM at Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Northwood Trunk or Treat at Lantern Light Camp, this Saturday, 4:30-6pm, 292 Blakes Hill Road, Northwood.
Little Blessings Preschool & Regina Maria Academy. Located at St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 842 First NH Turnpike, Northwood.

Physically, emotionally, or spiritually…we are all in need of healing. The good news is, there is Someone who wants us to be healed! Join us for a Service of Healing, with Father John MacKenzie this Friday, October 25, 6:30pm. All are welcome.

While serving in the Roman army in Amiens, France, Saint Martin encountered a beggar in the cold. Martin cut his cloak in half and gave it to the beggar. That night, Martin had a vision of Christ wearing the cloak and telling angels, "See how Martin has covered me with his cloak".
The Clothes Closet is in need of new or gently used coats for men, women, and children, to distribute during their Coat Giveaway Day on Saturday, November 2, from 9am -11am. Donations of clean coats can be dropped off at both church locations or the parish center.

It's time to fill up a Christmas Box of Joy for a child in need. Boxes are available at both church locations. Please return your gift box with the $9 shipping fee before Sunday, November 3. Thank you for your support.

It's "Sock"tober! The parish youth ministry are collecting new socks for men, women, and children throughout the month. Donations can be dropped off at both church locations. Socks collected will be donated to the parish clothes closet. Thank you for your support!

FALL PIE BRUNCH and SILENT AUCTION! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 11:00AM-12:30PM at ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 842 First NH Turnpike, Northwood. (Next to the Town Hall)
Enjoy a savory and sweet pie brunch, live fiddle music and bid on some great gifts of the season! Proceeds benefit the purchase of security cameras, two smart boards and school lockers for Regina Maria Academy, opening in 2025. Pie Brunch is by donation.
Additional auction items are greatly appreciated for this event and can be dropped off Fri/Sat, Oct 4-5, 10am-4pm. Please sign up to donate items at reginamariaacademy.com or contact Jeannie Garcia at [email protected].

The Parish Clothes Closet Back to School Give Away Day!
Saturday, August 24, 10-Noon. Backpacks, lunch bags, school supplies and children’s clothing available at St. Joseph Church, 842 First NH Turnpike, Northwood.

The Knights of Columbus invite all men of the parish to a cookout at the rectory in Pittsfield on Thursday, July 18, at 7pm.

A Regina Maria Academy teacher keeps the Catholic faith at the center of every day, every course, and every activity, and uses their creative passion and joy to educate young children.
The true reward of teaching is in knowing you have made a difference in educating a child in what is good, true, and beautiful. College graduates, mothers, businessmen and women, and younger retirees, would you prayerfully consider the mission of teaching? Please send your resume to Jeannie Garcia at [email protected].

Regina Maria Academy believes that the environments in which children learn, play, and explore are foundational to their childhood experiences.

The RMA Outdoor Classroom will consist of specific areas that complement RMA’s Christ centered curriculum and expose students to a broad range of disciplines that go beyond textbooks and beyond the classroom. Our outdoor classroom will be a truly unique place to play and learn.

If you enjoy creating outdoor spaces and would like to donate your time or financially support our project, please contact Jeannie Garcia at [email protected].

Our Lady of Lourdes-St. Joseph Parish is collaborating with the Diocese of Manchester to establish Regina Maria Academy, a Catholic elementary school located in the parish center of St. Joseph Church in Northwood. Regina Maria Academy is accepting applications for full-time elementary teaching positions. Childcare options for RMA teachers are also available through Little Blessing's Preschool & Learning Center, located in the parish center. Details can be found on the Diocese of Manchester website under school employment.

HUGE Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale! Saturday, June 8, 8:30am-1:30pm at St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 842 First NH Turnpike in Northwood (next to the Northwood Town Hall). Kitchenware, china, collectables, tools, furniture, toys, and more! Bake sale and plant sale too!

Join us Saturday, Feb 24, from 8:30am-2:00pm for a Eucharistic Revival Retreat! Hosted by the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love. Lunch is provided. Donations to the Daughters of Mary, on the day of the retreat are appreciated. Help us prepare by registering on our parish website https://ourladyoflourdes-stjosephs.org/

All Saints Day Mass - Nov 1, 6pm at St. Joseph's Church (A Holy Day of Obligation)
All Souls Day Mass - Nov 2, 8am at Our Lady of Lourdes, Eucharistic Adoration 11am-2pm at St. Joseph's Church

Pancake Palooza! Join us this Sunday, August 6, from 8:30am-11:30am at the Parish Center for a variety of pancakes and toppings! Free will donation. Proceeds benefit parish religious education, Seton Academy and Little Blessings Preschool.