HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
January 3, 2010
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Administrator - Fr. Vernon F. Driscoll
Pastoral Associate - Deacon Howard Gotell
Religious Education Coordinator - Deacon Howard Gotell
Office Manager - Maria Kirkpatrick
K of C 3rd Degree Grand Knight - Jack Leger 545-2418
K of C Community Centre- 667-8252
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We have added a new page for the building news as it happens. This is the place to come for news and updates throughout the construction phase of the Holy Family complex. We have also started a photo page on Flickr. Check it out! Holy Family Parish Amherst Flickr site
~News from the Construction Site~
End of year photos from the construction site.
~A NEW YEAR OF SPECIAL GRACE~
Every year is a special gift from God, but for our Parish this New Year it will be something very special and unique. As is evident to all, the construction of the new church facility is progressing quite rapidly in our very midst and we can truly look forward to exciting times. May our prayer for the New Year be that, with the opening of the new church, there will be a corresponding new spirit in our hearts and pastoral life where we will share our time, talent and treasure in thanksgiving to God for all his blessings.
~CHRISTMAS CHEER CAMPAIGN~
The Parish this year assembled 80 food boxes for those in need as part of the community Christmas Cheer campaign. We thank parishioners who donated food or made monetary donations. We also thank organizers, those who packed boxes and parishioners and helpers who made deliveries. Your contributions of Time, Talent and Treasure helped make Christmas merrier for many families in the community. God Bless.
~CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE~
It's that time of year again! A time of new beginnings…a time when we make new resolutions and review old ones. It's the time when we renew our membership in the Catholic Women's League of Canada! Dues are $14.00. Members can place their money in the collection and write Holy Family CWL dues on the envelope as well as their name. Is this the year you have decided to do something extraordinary? Why not try the Catholic Women's League of Canada, better known at the CWL? For more information you can contact one of our Presidents, Sandra LaPierre 667-2446 or Pauline Pettigrew 667-2170.
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture series is returning in early February. This year's study will focus on the Gospel of Luke. Cost will be 15.00 per person. Full details will be published in upcoming bulletins. For more information, please call Voila Corbett 667-3274 or Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~YOUTH MUSIC GROUP~
The youth music group will resume practices Sunday, January 10, 2010 beginning at 6:00pm. New members are always welcomed. The next Family Mass is scheduled for January 31st at the 11:15.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes begin at West Highlands next Sunday, January 10th at 10:00am for Levels Primary to 5.
- Level 6 will move from Wednesday evening to Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the Church sacristy beginning in the New Year.
- The Catechist for children in Confrimation will advise families of when classes resume in the new year.
- The children have participated in an Advent project supporting the Holy Childhood Association over the Advent Season. Children received small milk cartons to place their pennies in as they thought about certain tasks outlined on an Advent calendar. The milk cartons are to be returned to classes on January 10th. Their contributions will assist the Holy Childhood Association with projects of children helping children throughout the world.
COMMUNION PYX
Do you have a pyx for distributing communion to the sick and shut ins that you are not using? Please take the pyx to church and give it to Howard, Father or Maria.
~BAPTISM PREPARATION~
Parents wanting children baptized should call the Parish Office for Baptism preparation. Please call Maria or Deacon Howard at 667-2523 to book an appointment.
~FAMILY MEMBERS IN HOSPITAL~
It would be appreciated if the Parish Office could be informed of the admittance of family members to our local hospital. This will ensure that all parishioners will receive a visit from the pastoral team. Please note when you are admitting a family member, you must tell the hospital that the person being admitted is Catholic. The admitting clerk is not permitted to ask if you are a member of church.
~2010 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES~
A number offertory envelopes for 2010 have been given out. Please take a moment to pick up your box if you did not receive them. If you have not used envelopes before, and would like to begin using them, there are unassigned boxes available on the table with 2010 marked on the top.
~SCENT FREE~
We are again asking all parishioners to please be conscious of those who are sensitive to strong smells like perfumes, after-shave and deodorants. Please refrain from wearing these scents to church. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
~STORM CANCELLATION POLICY~
Should a storm occur during the weekend, please listen to CKDH Radio for cancellation notices or visit their Web Site at CKDH.net
~A REMINDER ABOUT 2009 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS~
Donations made on January 1, 2010 and thereafter cannot be included in the charitable tax receipts issued for 2009. This includes cheques dated in 2009, or cash in a church envelope dated 2009, but received on January 1, 2010 or later. The law requires these be treated as 2010 donations.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
The three kings in today's Gospel traveled a great distance at considerable cost to offer their richest gifts to the infant Jesus. How far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this newborn King and Savior?
~A Little Humor~
An elderly couple professed how much they loved children. One day a boy rode his bicycle through the fresh cement of their new driveway. The husband was in a rage. His wife said, “But dear, you always say you love children.” He replied, “I do love them in the abstract, but not in the concrete.”
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - No Meeting
- Tuesday - Catechetical Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office
- Wednesday - CWL Executive, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Thursday - K of C 4th Degree, 7:00pm in K of C Hall
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy - Saturday - Stewardship Council, 9:00am in the Church Office
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Please Take Note of this Change!
Prince Arthur Street exit has been closed off permanently. -
Baptism Preparation!
Please call Maria or Deacon Howard at 667-2523 to schedule your appointment. -
Mass Cancellation Notices!
Please listen to CKDH Radio for cancellation notices or visit their Web Site at CKDH.net -
Weekly Bulletin Submissions!
Anyone who would like to have a notice published in the bulletin is asked to submit their notice in writing to the Parish Office no later than Wednesday at noon. We ask for your cooperation in this matter. -
Prayer Wall!
We invite parishioners to continue placing intentions on the prayer wall and ask that you visit the prayer wall from time to time to read the intentions. You may also take one home, pray for that intention and return it the following week with your initial. We will refer to these intentions from time to time in the prayers of the faithful. We will also celebrate these intentions with a prayer ritual. -
Religious Articles Kiosk!
We have many religious articles available for sale in the hall entrance leading from the Sacristy. Rosaries, crucifixes, baptism gifts and cards and other items are available at reasonable prices. Ask Father Driscoll or Deacon Howard to open the cabinet for viewing after mass. -
In the Hospital?
It would be appreciated if the Parish Office could be informed of the admittance of family members to our local hospital to ensure a visit by the pastoral team. -
Donations!
When considering a memorial donation at the time of death, we remind parishioners that Saint Charles - Nativity Cemetery, St. Vincent de Paul and Holy Family Parish Building Fund also have memorial cards. These memorial cards are available at our funeral homes and the Parish Office for your donations. Please consider these charities when making a memorial donation. -
No Scents Just Make Sense!
Scent Free Reminder..We ask your cooperation, when attending church functions, to please refrain from using scented products. The usage of scented products makes it impossible for some people to remain at Sunday Eucharist.
FINANCIAL CORNER
St. Vincent de Paul - $628.00
Children's Offering - $53.02
Christmas Offering - $11,739.09
Sunday Offering
Envelopes $2,671.00
Loose $206.48
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11
2nd Reading – Titus 2.11-14; 3.4-7
Gospel –Luke 3.15-16, 21-22