H3O - Offering a hand, a heart and a ray of hope

H₃O is a new women's spirituality, sharing and outreach group. The purpose of this ministry is to give women connections with other women of the parish, while we build a community where friendships can deepen as women enjoy a true sense of belonging. H₃O will give women an opportunity to encounter Jesus as we explore our faith through sharing, praying and serving others. This group will give women opportunities for growth spiritually and socially as we minister to the parish and larger community.

H₃O does not meet during the summer months. Two retreats are planned, as well as additional opportunities for outreach.  See the H30 2009-2010 event calendar for the current schedule and for special events.

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H₃O Monthly Social gatherings

Each month women gather informally on the 1st Wednesday evening of each month from 7-9pm in the ICC Parish Center.  This gives us a way to connect with one another, while enjoying an evening out which is centered around a different theme each month.

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H₃O PICTURE GALLERY

Click here to view pictures from recent H3O events.

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Retreats

Two retreats per year are sponsored by H₃O, one in the fall and one in the spring.  Please click here for the next upcoming retreat  (link PDF). If you are interested in becoming a part of the H₃O retreat team please email us by using the contact form.

Upcoming Retreat
Women's Lenten Retreat ~ Creating a Sacred Space
Saturday, March 27, 2010 (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Click here for more information

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“Heart Whisperers”

…a prayer ministry of H₃O

The Heart Whisperers are a group of women who will whisper to God what’s in our hearts for women of this ministry and beyond.  Everyone is welcome at anytime no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. We invite you to join us as we gather  for  intercessory prayer and faith sharing.  For more information, please email us by using the contact form or call the Religious Education office at 888-0608.

Heart Whisperers Intercessory Prayer Ministry (Monday mornings 9:15am-11:00am) ~ ICC Chapel 

Come join us as we go deeper in our faith exploring Gods word and learning how to release His kingdom power and authority through intercessory prayer. At each prayer session we lift up the H₃O women’s ministry, prayer intentions and personal needs as we are led by the Holy Spirit.

Heart Whisperers Faith Sharing Ministry (Last Monday evening of each month 7-9pm) ~ ICC Chapel 

Everyone is invited to come and connect with one another in an informal environment, where faith and friendships will deepen, as we explore our faith by sharing lived experiences and through prayer.  Each week the group will begin with a brief devotional followed by prayer requests and faith sharing. All discussions will be held in strict confidence.

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H3O Community Outreach Opportunities:

Burundian Refugee project

The goals of the refugee project thru H₃O at ICC are:

• To develop outreach ministry to the larger Nashua Community and to address the immediate basic needs with mutual dignity and respect and service
• To develop personal relationships b/t parishioners and Burundian refugees (family to family)
• To assist in helping the Burundian people to become able to meet their own needs as much as they are able
• To develop shared responsibility and collaboration with the Burundian people
• To broaden the awareness of parishioners to these families who now live in Nashua and to respond to the Burundian families with the compassion of Jesus.
• To collaborate with civic agencies, non-profit agencies and other churches

If you are interested in helping out with this project or for more information please email us by using the contact form.

Marguerites Place

(a transitional housing program for Women and Children in Crisis).
Volunteers needed for the preschool/daycare room in the following areas:

• Lunch:  help with preparing meals or covering teachers lunch breaks (M-F 10am-12:30pm)
• Naptime:  help putting children to sleep or doing quiet activities with non-sleepers (M-F 11:00am-2:00pm)
• One on One:  Assisting teachers with preschool aged children or playing/reading with infants and toddlers
  (M-F  9:00-11:00am OR 2:00-5:30pm)

Greenbriar terrace nursing home

(55 Harris Rd, Nashua NH)
Volunteers needed in the following areas:

• Mondays 2:30-3:30pm Card games with residents
• Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm Bingo game with residents
• Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm Reading Groups with residents
• Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm Bingo game with residents
• One on One Visits with residents occasionally - late mornings or early afternoons
• After dinner time (6pm) reading and trivia with residents

If you are interested in helping out in any of the above areas or for more information please email us using the contact form.