HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
February 14, 2010
Return to Current Bulletin (Feb 21, 2010) bulletin
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~
Photos from the construction site through February 14th. More Photos are posted on our Flickr site.
~ASH WEDNESDAY AND LENT AT HOLY FAMILY~
Theme for Lent: “Pathway to the Cross&rdquo
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and, has been our custom; we will be blessing and distributing the ashes at two celebrations of Eucharist. One is at 12:10 and the larger celebration at 7:00pm.
Included with this bulletin is the Lenten schedule of special times of prayer and traditional Lenten services. Do try to have this be a special Lent as this will be the last time we celebrate the season in this church. Let us pray for one another as we journey to Easter.
~TRANSITION TEAM ESTABLISHED~
We are coming closer and closer to occupying our new church and parish facility. Although we cannot at this moment establish an exact date, Frank Allen, assisted by Celina White, will gather a number of people to develop a plan and time line as to how this transition will take place.
~PASSION PLAY~
Levels 6, 7 and Confirmation classes are invited to join Glenna O'Quinn to participate and present a passion play for parishioners on Sunday, March 28th. The group meets Sunday evening beginning at 7:00 in the Church Hall. This Sunday, Glenna would like to meet with parents of youth involved in the process beginning at 6:30 in the Church. There are many roles in the production that requires your gifts and talents (actors, sets, music etc). All are welcome and we ask parents to encourage your child to participate in a presentation that will deepen their faith.
~HEALTH CARE SUNDAY~
The bulletin insert reminds us that February 14th is Healthcare Sunday and contains photos of various local healthcare facilities. The inside of the insert contains information on our Lenten theme and also Lenten schedules. Parishioners are asked to reflect on all aspects of local healthcare and pray that the Lord will guide healthcare professionals at all levels to continue caring for our people in a caring, compassionate and just way.
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture Series continues this week. We meet Monday evening in the Church Hall beginning at 7:00. The session will be repeated Thursday morning beginning at 10:30. During Lent, the Thursday morning session will be followed by Mass at 12:10noon.
~STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC 2010
“THE WORD BECAME FLESH”~
Steubenville Atlantic for 2010 will take place at St. FX University in Antigonish, from July 30th to August 1st. Cost of this year’s event is $185.00 per participant who registers before March 31st. Those registering after March 31st will pay $210.00. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is due within 10 days of the group’s registration. We would like to form our parish group to meet the March deadline. The event is open to those preparing to receive Confirmation this year and also to High School youth. Interested young people, please call Deacon Howard 667-2523, Geoff Baldwin 686-3021 or Maria Boudreau 661-0667 for more information.
~PARISH RECEIVES GIFT~
Mr. John Waugh, of Sackville, has graciously donated a dual-manual Yamaha digital organ for use in our new church. The organ is now in our possession and will be installed when construction of the church is completed. At a future time, we will invite Mr. Waugh and his family to an official blessing of the organ, given in memory of his late wife.
~SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER~
The Catholic Women's League is hosting a traditional Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 16th from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Church Hall. Cost is $7.00 per person Children 12 & Under- $3.00. Come and enjoy a pre-Lenten meal of pancakes, sausages, baked beans with light desert and the company of fellow parishioners.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes resume at West Highlands School next Sunday, February 21 beginning at 10:00am for levels Primary to Level 5.
- A contribution to the Holy Childhood Association of $130.15 was made this week from contrubutions made by the children of our Religious Education program during the Advent Season. The Holy Childhood Association is a Catholic charity that has projects throughout the world that promote the theme of children helping children. A sincere thank you to all the children and families who participated in the program and your contrubutions will assist children in other lands.
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. This week our measures for parish engagement are these:
- The mission of the Parish makes me feel my participation is important.
- Other members of my parish are committed to spiritual growth.
Do I see the mission of the parish as more than attending Sunday mass? Offering to participate in the ongoing life of the parish will broaden our perception of the parish mission and deepen participation in Sunday Eucharist. Your participation is important. Do I see others deepening their spiritual commitment? How do I support their desire to deepen their relationship with the Lord? 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 developing a future pastoral plan for our parish.
~LENTEN FOLDERS~
Lenten folders are included with this week’s bulletin. We ask that you take them home and return them with your offering at Easter.
~SCHEDULES TO BE PICKED UP ~
Please Note: The new schedules for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality and Usher/Collector are ready to be picked up for those who do not have an e-mail address.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP~
The Knights of Columbus scholarship applications are now being accepted for post secondary education. Scholarships are open to those graduating from High School this year, as well as, students enrolled in their first year of post secondary education. Deadline for applications is March 12, 2010. Forms are available at the back of the Church.
~2009 DONATION RECEIPTS ~
Donation receipts are available on the table at the back of the church for those who did not receive their receipt.
~FOSTER FAMILY~
TNothing is more important to a child than being part of a family. Have you ever thought about becoming a Foster Family? While homes are being sought for children of all ages and abilities, the most serious need in the Northern Region is for families or individuals with skills in caring for children and youth with behavioural problems and/or special needs. Now is your chance to learn more and become part of this worthy effort. If you are ready to open your home and heart to a child or youth in need, please call 1-800-565-1884 for more information.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - No Meeting
- Tuesday
- Cemetery Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office
Parish Life Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Sacristy. - Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday -
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
Seniors’ Outreach, 1:30pm at the home of Sister Teresa Currie
- Saturday - No Meeting
~Upcoming Parish Events~
- Tuesday, Feb 16th
Pancake, Sausage & Baked Bean Supper, 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Church Hall, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League.
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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 - $291.50
Children's Offering - $40.10
Initial Offering - $20.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (158) $3,163.00
Loose $105.50
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Budget $4,519.00 Overage $197.66
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Deuteronomy 26.4-10
2nd Reading – Romans 10.8-13
Gospel –Luke 4.1-13