HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
January 10, 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~
January 4-10th photos from the construction site. Please note some photos have been edited to remove some of the tree branches and wires for a bit better view of the construction..
~A NEW YEAR … NEW LIFE~
What can we proclaim as hope for the New Year?
- Trusses have been erected over our new parish hall, contract has been given to place aluminium shingles on the church roof and a new projects manager, Mr. Reg Brown has replaced Derek Brennan who has returned to university.
- Our Religious Education classes resume for the last time at West Highlands School.
- A Transition Committee is being put in place to orchestrate the move to the new facility over the next several months.
- Two new members have been added to our Parish Pastoral Council and our Stewardship Council is actively working on a new parish-wide pastoral approach and plan
- All our regular organizations are alive after the Christmas break and ready to serve and grow.
~PARISH POT LUCK SUPPER~
TThe Parish Life Committee will host our annual winter potluck supper next Sunday, January 17th beginning at 4:30 in the Church Hall. Bring your favorite prepared recipe, dessert or rolls to share with fellow parishioners. Coffee, Tea and Juice will be provided. Entertainment will also be part of this gathering. Take a winter break and Come, See & Share the many excellent recipes prepared by the hands of fellow parishioners.
~HOLY WEEK PASSION PLAY~
Are you in Grade 6 to 12 and want to be part of our drama production of “Three Hours, One Friday – The Passion Play” for Easter, we are looking for you! We need actors, actresses, artists, carpenters, organizers, seamstresses and more. Do you have a skill or talent you want to share? We need you. Please contact Glenna or Sean O'Quinn at 660-3450 for more information.
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture series is returning to the Parish beginning in February. This year's series focuses on Luke's Gospel, the gospel being proclaimed during the current liturgical year. Sessions will begin Thursday, February 4th beginning at 10:30am. If demand warrants, a Monday evening session will be scheduled beginning at 7:15pm on February 1st. The series will conclude April 18th. Cost per participant will be $15.00 to cover study materials. We use a combination of home study, group discussion and video lectures that has proven to be an effective adult learning style. We invite and encourage participation in this scripture study. Please contact Viola Corbett at 667-3274 or Deacon Howard 667-2523 for more information.
~M & M'S YOUTH MUSIC GROUP~
Do you want to join the coolest, smoothest sounding and astounding group for youth? Come be part of the M & M's Youth Music Group. We will practice this Sunday, January 10th at 6:00pm in the church to prepare for the 11:15 Family Mass on January 31st. As well as practice we do sing at the monthly Family Mass. We also have loads of fun. Come to our practice and hear about upcoming events planned for fun and also use your gifts of music and song to help us celebrate our Family Masses. For more information on the M & M's (Music & Ministry) please contace Glenna O’Quinn at 660-3450 or glennaoquinn AT eastlink.ca Come out and sing!!
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes begin this Sunday at West Highlands at 10:00am for Levels Primary to 5. Catechists for children in levels 7 to Confirmation resume at their usual times and locations. See special announcement below concerning Level 6.
- Level 6 will move from Wednesday evenings to Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the sacristy of the church beginning January 10th.
- The Catechist for children in Confirmation 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 class on January 10th. Their contributions will assist the Holy Childhood Association with projects of children helping children throughout the world.
PARISH PRAYER WALL
Parishioners are encouraged to place prayer intentions on our prayer wall, located in the church. Frequent visits to the wall will encourage you to pray for the intentions placed there. Intentions will be mentioned from time to time in our Prayers of the Faithful. On Pentecost Sunday this year, intentions will be offered in a prayer ritual at all the masses.
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.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST~
The Knights breakfast will take place next Saturday, January 16th from 8:00 – 11:00am at the Knights of Columbus Community Hall, Robie Street. They will be serving scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, jam and a beverage. Cost - $6.00
~CWL DUES~
CWL members who have not paid their $14.00 annual dues are urged to do so. Please place an envelope with your name and CWL Dues written on the front of the envelope in the collection.
~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
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
Jesus whom the Father called “my beloved Son” is also the “Servant of all”. We who are baptized in Christ are called to follow His example and use our Time, Talent and Treasure in the service of God, our faith community and our neighbors.
~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.”
~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.
~VOTIVE CANDLES~
We often light a votive light as a prayerful reminder of someone or for a special intention. It is a practice that is centuries old. The 50 cent offering at Holy Family supports youth activities in the Parish and purchases votive candles for the stand. Funds were used to assist our young people who attended the Steubenville last summer. Please continue to support our youth in this manner.
~LET’S TALK ABOUT STAYING HEALTHY IN MID LIFE AND BEYOND~
This is a series of information sessions directed to the 50+ group. It is done via Telehealth at Cumberland Regional Hospital from 1:30 to 3:00pm at Conference Room 1 and 2. There is a different topic each month. February 22 – Blood Disorders, March 22 – Eye Problems, April 26- Acid Reflux, May 31- Eczema, Psoriasis and June 28- Memories & how to keep them. For more information please contact Sue Groundwater at 667-5400 ext 6127.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - No Meeting
- Tuesday - Parish Pastoral Council, 7:00pm in the Church Office
- Wednesday - CWL general, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Thursday - K of C 3rd Degree, 7:00pm in K of C Hall
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
Liturgy Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office - Saturday - No Meeting
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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 - $297.50
Children's Offering - $12.98
New Year Offering Offering - $1,650.00
Initial Offering - $506.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (113) $2,197.00
Loose $209.82
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Budget $4,519.00 Overage $1,471.98
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Isaiah 62.1-5
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 12.4-11
Gospel –John 2.1-12