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

H₃O
A Women’s Ministry
Offering a Hand, a Heart and a ray of Hope

H₃O is a women’s ministry that welcomes women of all ages and faith backgrounds. We are a group of women who seek to enrich our lives through new and old friendships, the love of Christ and the sacredness of trust.

The H₃O core values of connections, community, challenge and Christ seek to inspire each woman and appeal to her desire to grow spiritually, socially and/or through community outreach and volunteerism.

We connect through monthly socials, a prayer group, faith-sharing gatherings, retreats and community outreach projects. H₃O welcomes you to attend as many events as you wish.

Come as a stranger and leave as our friend! Everyone is welcome!

H₃O does not meet during the summer months. See the H₃O calendar for the 2011-2012 year!  You may email us for more information about any of the information below by using the parish contact form.

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H₃O PICTURE GALLERY

Click here to view pictures from past H₃O events.

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H₃O Socials ... Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend!

Join us as we gather and enjoy old and new friendships.  Each monthly get together features a different theme.  Come learn and explore new ideas that will challenge and inspire you.

October ~ June, Monthly, 1st Wednesday evening, 7-9pm
(except for November, will be the 2nd Wed of the month) see above calendar for dates.

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“Heart Strings Café”… Where Every Heart Can Share,
Every String is a Different Color and a Different Voice

Share the everyday experiences that shape your life and nourish your heart in an environment of sacred trust. Small group discussions and personal meditation will reflect upon life experiences through Christ’s teachings. Following light refreshments and a brief devotional or DVD in this café style setting, women will have ample time to share in small circles, with guided questions to help spark conversations.

October ~ June (Monthly, 3rd Wednesday evening, 7-8:30pm, at ICC, Room 7).
See above schedule for dates. Just show up.

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“Heart Whisperers” … a prayer ministry of H₃O

Come join us as we open our hearts to the power and movement of the Holy Spirit. You may pray from home or join us in prayer together. The H3O Women’s Ministry, and prayer intentions for personal needs are lifted up to our Lord. Please email us for more information.

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“Retreats” … creating a sacred space

Each fall and spring we gather to create a sacred space for prayer, reflection and faith sharing at a gentle pace. Each retreat honors the need for silence as well as words, and both personal and communal time.

Fall 2011:  Saturday, Nov. 12th, 9am - 3pm

Spring 2012:  Saturday, March 24th, 9am - 3pm

We ask that you register ahead for all retreats, space is limited. Retreats are held in the ICC Gathering Hall.  Each retreat will have a separate registration fee.

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H₃O “Outreach” … together our hands can improve our community
and challenge our hearts

Grow spiritually and socially as we draw inspiration from each other and the community we serve.  Make a difference in the lives of others – and your own – through your gift of community service.

Organizations and events sponsored by H₃O serve our parish family and the greater Nashua community. Outreach opportunities are open to volunteers with limited time and those who wish to make a long-term commitment.

We have listed a couple of our ongoing outreach projects below. Please let us know what your interests are and we will keep you updated by email. Our outreach changes from time to time as specific needs arise.

Marguerite’s Place

(Marguerite’s Place is a transitional housing program for Women and Children in Crisis).

Volunteers are always needed for the preschool/daycare room.

If you are interested in helping out or being more involved with Marguerite's Place, please email us using the contact form.

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 between parishioners and the refugees (family to family);
• To assist with helping the refugee families to become able to meet their own needs as much as they are able;
• To develop shared responsibility and collaboration with the refugee families;
• To broaden the awareness among parishioners to these families who now live in Nashua; and to respond to the refugee 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.

Get Involved and Help Build H₃O!

H₃O is blessed to serve all women. Maintaining this ministry takes many hands and we could use yours!  If you’re interested please email us using the contact form or call 888-0608 for more information on how you can be a part of this ministry. Thank you!

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