About Mission Chapel of the Nativity [Parish of the Assumption] · Barrington, New Hampshire
The Mission Chapel of the Nativity is a summer-only Catholic mission chapel located on Route 9 in Barrington, New Hampshire, and is served as part of the Parish of the Assumption in Dover. The Parish of the Assumption, established in 2009, is a merged parish of the Diocese of Manchester that brings together St. Mary Church, St. Joseph Church, and the Chapel of the Nativity Mission Church under one pastoral team, serving the communities of Dover and Barrington. The chapel offers Saturday evening Mass during the warm-weather season (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend), giving Barrington-area Catholics a convenient nearby worship site the rest of the year they worship at the Dover parish churches. The current pastor of the Parish of the Assumption (and thus of its chapel mission) is Rev. Agapit Jean Jr., who also oversees the parish's faith formation, Kairos Prison Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and other ministries.
- Established
- 2009 (Parish of the Assumption merger year; chapel's own founding date not specified)
- Patron
- The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) — the chapel's dedication to the Nativity
- Rector
- Rev. Agapit Jean Jr. (Pastor of Parish of the Assumption; ordained 1995; email [email protected])
- Diocese
- Diocese of Manchester (Roman Catholic), Seacoast Deanery
Why belong here
If you live in or pass through Barrington, NH, the Chapel of the Nativity gives you a small, mission-style Catholic worship site right on Route 9 with a Saturday evening Mass each week during the summer season (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend). Behind it stands the full Parish of the Assumption in Dover — three worship sites, daily Mass, year-round confession and adoration at St. Joseph Church, a faith formation program for children and youth, Vacation Bible School, and outreach such as Kairos Prison Ministry. The parish describes itself as committed to nurturing a diverse, welcoming community and making disciples of Jesus Christ, and visitors are warmly welcomed.
Mass times at Mission Chapel of the Nativity [Parish of the Assumption]
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM — St. Mary Church, Dover
- Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM — before 8:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph Church, Dover
- By appointment — call the parish office at 603-742-4837
Adoration times
- Monday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM — St. Joseph Church, Dover
- Wednesday 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM — St. Joseph Church, Dover (after 8:00 AM Mass)
Mission Chapel of the Nativity at a Glance
The Mission Chapel of the Nativity is a Catholic mission church on Route 9 in Barrington, NH, served by the Parish of the Assumption out of Dover. It functions as a summer-only worship site, with Saturday evening Mass from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, and is one of three worship locations in the Assumption parish family.
- Type: Mission church (Diocese of Manchester)
- Parent parish: Parish of the Assumption, Dover, NH (Est. 2009)
- Season: Saturday 6:00 PM Mass, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
- Address: 731 NH-9 (Route 9), Barrington, NH 03825
Parish of the Assumption — The Larger Family
The Chapel of the Nativity is one of three associated churches of the Parish of the Assumption in Dover, NH. The parish was established in 2009 and is part of the Diocese of Manchester's Seacoast Deanery. Its three worship sites are St. Mary Church, St. Joseph Church, and the Chapel of the Nativity Mission Church. The parish office and rectory are at 150 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820-4090.
- St. Mary Church — historic Dover parish (founded 1830, current church dedicated 1872); Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Saturday Vigil at 4:00 PM; live-streamed.
- St. Joseph Church — 150 Central Ave., Dover; daily 8:00 AM Mass Mon–Fri, Sunday 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM (5:00 PM Labor Day through Memorial Day); site of weekly confession, adoration, and live-streamed Mass.
- Chapel of the Nativity — Route 9, Barrington; Saturday 6:00 PM Mass, summer only.
Pastoral Staff and Clergy
The Parish of the Assumption is led by Rev. Agapit Jean Jr. as Pastor (ordained 1995). He is assisted by an associate priest and three deacons, with parish administrative support staff. The same pastoral team serves all three worship sites, including the Chapel of the Nativity.
- Rev. Agapit Jean Jr. — Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. George Mattathilani — Associate Priest
- Deacon Arnold Gustafson
- Deacon James Wilton
- Deacon David Deutsch
- Linda Adamo — Administrative Assistant (parish office)
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
The parish runs ongoing faith formation for children and youth, including the annual Vacation Bible School, which serves families from across the parish — including those connected to the Chapel of the Nativity in Barrington.
- Youth Faith Formation program
- Vacation Bible School (VBS) — annual summer program with child and volunteer registration
- Safe Environment compliance per Diocese of Manchester
Outreach and Ministries
The Parish of the Assumption supports several outreach and formation ministries beyond the sanctuary, including a long-standing partnership with the international Kairos Prison Ministry and its Kairos Outside program for women impacted by incarceration.
- Kairos Prison Ministry — Christ-centered, ecumenical ministry to the incarcerated and their families (contact: Tony Coriaty, 603-742-8559)
- Kairos Outside — retreat-based support for women affected by incarceration
- Parish Picnic — annual community gathering (e.g., Aug. 9, 2026)
- Connection to Saint Mary Academy and Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
Sacraments
All sacramental preparation and scheduling for the Chapel of the Nativity and the wider Parish of the Assumption is coordinated through the parish office. Contact the parish to begin baptism, marriage, First Communion, Confirmation, or anointing preparation.
- Baptism — by parish preparation
- First Holy Communion & Confirmation — faith-formation-based preparation
- Marriage — contact the parish office to begin
- Anointing of the Sick — by request
- Office: (603) 742-4837
Visiting and Contacting the Chapel
The Chapel of the Nativity is on Route 9 in Barrington, NH. Because it is a summer-only mission, the best way to reach someone about the chapel — or about the wider parish — is through the Parish of the Assumption office in Dover.
- Chapel address: 731 NH-9 (Route 9), Barrington, NH 03825 (also listed as 231 Route 9)
- Mailing: P.O. Box 163, Barrington, NH 03825-0163
- Parish office: 150 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820-4090
- Phone: (603) 742-4837
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://poadovernh.org
- Facebook: facebook.com/ParishoftheAssumption/