About St. Jude · Londonderry, New Hampshire
St. Jude Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Londonderry, New Hampshire, situated in the Diocese of Manchester and forming part of the Rockingham Deanery. It was established in 1962 after first being served as a mission in 1946, with the current church on Mammoth Road dedicated in 1953, and today it ministers to a thriving, multi-generational community of families, youth, and older parishioners. Under the pastoral leadership of Fr. Robert E. Gorski ('Father Bob') and Deacon Jay Cormier, D. Min., the parish celebrates Mass in English throughout the week, offers a full faith formation program for children through high school, and runs a strong outreach network including a food pantry, monthly free community meal, Christmas baskets, and the 'Blue Angels' gift program. The parish describes itself as a Vatican II community that celebrates the Most Holy Mass according to the instructions of the Roman Missal and warmly invites visitors to join in person or via its Facebook livestream.
- Established
- 1962 (as a parish; mission founded 1946; current church dedicated 1953)
- Patron
- St. Jude (the Apostle, also known as Thaddaeus)
- Rector
- Rev. Robert E. Gorski ('Fr. Bob Gorski')
- Diocese
- Diocese of Manchester (Rockingham Deanery)
Why belong here
St. Jude is a warm, active, Vatican II parish that welcomes people of varying ages and ethnicities into a full sacramental and parish life. Families find a complete faith formation program from kindergarten through high school plus a vibrant youth group, while adults can join RCIA, bible study and faith-sharing groups, the Women's Guild, or the Knights of Columbus. The parish is equally known for its outreach: a confidential food pantry serving all Londonderry residents, a free community meal served on the last Sunday of every month, Christmas baskets, and the Blue Angels gift program — giving newcomers many ways to grow in faith and serve their neighbors.
Mass times at St. Jude
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Adoration times
- Eucharistic Adoration during the Easter Season at 6:00 PM (followed by Evening Prayer and meetings)
History & Identity
St. Jude was first established as a Catholic mission in 1946 to serve the families of growing North Londonderry. The current church at 435 Mammoth Road was dedicated in 1953, and the community was formally constituted as a parish in 1962, making it the first Roman Catholic parish in the town of Londonderry. Today it remains an active Vatican II community that celebrates the Most Holy Mass according to the instructions of the Roman Missal, made up of people of varying ages and ethnicities.
- Mission founded: 1946
- Current church dedicated: 1953
- Established as a parish: 1962
- Diocese: Manchester (Rockingham Deanery)
- First Catholic parish in Londonderry
Clergy & Staff
St. Jude is pastored by Rev. Robert E. Gorski, known to parishioners as 'Father Bob,' who was ordained in 1980 and reaches the parish directly at (603) 768-1936. He is assisted by Deacon Jay Cormier, D. Min., who was ordained a deacon in 2014 for the Diocese of Manchester and is also an Adjunct Professor of Homiletics at Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary and at Saint Anselm College. Sally in the Parish Office is the contact for faith formation and baptism catechesis.
- Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Gorski
- Deacon: Jay Cormier, D. Min.
- Parish office contact: Sally (603) 768-1930, [email protected]
Faith Formation & Youth
Religious Formation at St. Jude spans children from kindergarten through high school, with a vibrant youth group on top of classroom catechesis. Adult Faith Formation complements this with bible study groups, faith-sharing groups, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those discerning entry into the Catholic Church. Sacramental preparation is offered for Reconciliation, Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism, and Marriage.
- Faith Formation Classes (K–12)
- Youth Ministry / Youth Group
- Adult Faith Formation (bible study, faith-sharing)
- RCIA
- Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, Marriage
Liturgical & Music Ministries
The parish is served by a roster of liturgical ministries that support the Mass, along with a vibrant music ministry. Volunteers serve as greeters, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, and altar servers, while the music program includes a parish choir, a schola, and cantors. The Consolers Ministry is a particularly distinctive parish group: volunteers help grieving families prepare funeral Masses for their deceased loved ones.
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Altar Servers
- Choir, Schola, and Cantors
- Consolers Ministry (funeral Mass preparation for grieving families)
Outreach & Charity
Outreach is a hallmark of St. Jude Parish. The Food Pantry serves all Londonderry residents regardless of religious affiliation, meeting with families individually by appointment in full confidentiality. Since January 2016 the parish has also served a Free Community Meal on the last Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall from 1:30–2:30 PM, with doors opening at 1:00 PM for fellowship. At Christmas the parish organizes Christmas Baskets and the Blue Angels gift program for families in need.
- Food Pantry (confidential, serves all Londonderry residents) — contact Kay or Dick Doyle, 603-434-1827
- Free Community Meal — last Sunday of the month, 1:30 PM
- Christmas Baskets
- Blue Angels gift giving at Christmas
- Live-stream Mass on Facebook for the homebound
Parish Life & Organizations
Beyond the liturgy, St. Jude offers several ways to build community. The Women's Guild gathers one Monday evening a month (generally the 3rd Monday) at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall, with the Rosary prayed at 6:30 PM in the church beforehand; its annual calendar includes a May brunch. The parish Knights of Columbus council supports the parish through service in liturgical roles, RCIA, the food pantry, pro-life activities, Habitat for Humanity, and Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) retreats.
- Women's Guild — meets 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM in Parish Hall; Rosary 6:30 PM in church
- Officers: Barbara Marzik (President), Liz Ambrose (VP), Cindy Kroposki (Secretary), Jeannine Fontaine (Treasurer)
- Knights of Columbus — liturgical service, RCIA, food pantry, pro-life, Habitat for Humanity, CRHP retreats
Sacraments & Preparation
The parish prepares parishioners for the full range of Catholic sacraments. Parents preparing for a child's Baptism must attend a required catechesis 'prep' session held via Zoom (registration is handled through Sally in the Parish Office). Older children and adults prepare for First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Marriage through the parish's formation programs, and the parish welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in becoming Catholic through RCIA.
- Baptism preparation via Zoom (required parent session)
- First Communion preparation
- Reconciliation preparation
- Confirmation preparation
- Marriage preparation
- RCIA for adults seeking full initiation