HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
January 24, 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
Click here to visit our Diocesan Website
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 17th and January 23rd photos from the construction site.
~THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY GATHERS TO PRAY~
This Sunday night at 7:00, our Parish is hosting the Annual Prayer Service for Christian Unity. This year the theme is “You are Witnesses” using the whole 24th Chapter of Luke as the Scripture bases. All our choir members are invited to form the choir under the direction of Ruth Nichols. The collection will be for Haiti Disaster Relief Fund and the Catholic Women's League will provide the reception.
~SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY~
The effects of the tragedy continue and will continue for a long time. May our response today not be lessened because of the passage of time. These contributions will be sent to the Development and Peace Office and, because it qualifies under the stipulated Federal Government regulations, these contributions will be matched dollar for dollar. Please make your cheque payable to Holy Family Parish.
~A DANCE FOR HOPE~
The Knights of Columbus present “A Dance For Hope” in support of Haiti earthquake victims. Dance will be held on Saturday, January 30th at the Knights of Columbus Community Centre from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Music provided by the Drew Moore Band, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross Haiti Disaster Relief Fund. Cash bar - 19 Years and older. Let’s show them we care.
~RESPONSE TO PYX REQUEST~
As of Friday, we have ten pyx’s returned to the Parish Office. We knew there were a number of them around and are grateful for the return of the ten. If you know of anyone confined to their home, please remind them that Holy Communion can be brought to their residence. Have them or yourself contact the Parish Office and leave the information.
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture series will begin Monday, February 1st at 7:15pm and will be repeated Thursday, February 4th beginning at 10:30am in the Church Hall. We will study Luke's Gospel, the gospel being proclaimed during the current Liturgical year. 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 to attend this scripture study. Please contact Viola Corbett at 667-3274 or Deacon Howard 667-2523 for more information.
~M & M'S YOUTH MUSIC GROUP~
The youth music group ( M & M's ) will practice from 6:00 to 7:00pm this Sunday, January 24th in the Church Hall. They are preparing for the Family Mass on January 31st at 11:15. New members are welcomed and we encourage families to attend the family mass next Sunday.
~COFFEE SOCIAL NEXT SUNDAY~
Coffee, tea, and juice will be available after the 9:00 and 11:15 Eucharist next Sunday. Plan to join us and meet fellow parishioners.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue Sunday’s at West Highlands at 10:00am for Levels Primary to 5. Level 6 have moved from Wednesday evenings to Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the sacristy of the church. Confirmation class meets on Sunday evening at 7:00 in the Church Hall.
- If you have donation boxes used during the Advent project supporting the Holy Childhood Association, please bring them to class next weekend. We want to wrap up this program and forward our donation to the association in February. The Holy Childhood Association is a Catholic charity with projects around the world with the theme of children helping children.
- Peter Hoar will be present at West Highlands School next Sunday, January 31st at 10:00am for his next session of Adult Faith Formation. Parishioners are welcome to attend these ongoing monthly sessions throughout the catechetical year.
~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.
~90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION~
Come help us celebrate the 90th birthday of our mother, Bernadette Brown on Saturday, January 30th. We are having an open house from 2:00 to 4:00pm at #3, 32 Gladstone Ave. Best wishes only.
12 EFFECTIVE MEASUREMENTS OF PARISHIONER ENGAGEMENT
There are 12 measures of parishioner engagement and over the next few weeks we will offer some reflection on these measurements and how we might integrate these within parish life, committees and organizations. The 2 measures of engagement this week are:
- In my parish, are my Spiritual needs being met?
- Do I have the opportunity to do what I do best in the context of my parish?
In our gatherings, do we offer sufficient opportunity for spiritual reflection? Offering gifts of Time and Talent enables us to do what we do best in the context of parish life. We encourage your reflection on these measures during the coming week. Should you have any suggestions you may forward a note to the Stewardship Council to be included in the developing future pastoral planning for our parish.
~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.
~DONATION RECEIPTS ~
Donation receipts for 2009 contributions were given out to a number of parishioners last weekend. Donation receipts are available on the table at the back of the church for those who did not receive their receipt.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
The reading from Paul to the Corinthians, this Sunday, says, “Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.&rdquo Because as individuals, we collectively make up the members of Christ's body, it becomes the responsibility of each member to ensure that the body's health and well-being remains vibrant and strong.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - St. Vincent de Paul, 7:00pm, church Hall
- Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday -
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
K of C 3rd Degree regular, 7:00pm - 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 - $322.50
Children's Offering - $26.11
New Year Offering Offering - $45.00
Initial Offering - $40.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (183) $2,575.00
Loose $133.79
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Budget $4,519.00 Shortfall $297.05
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 12.31-13.13
Gospel –Luke 4.21-30