HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
March 14, 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~
Photos from the construction site taken March 13th. Additional photos are posted on our Flickr site.
~SERVING..INVITING..THANKSGIVING~
On our “Path to the Cross” we are slowly revealing some of the characteristics we travellers should have. The basis for our “stewardship way of life” is gratitude or giving thanks. This has to be part of the character of all who take this path. We are to be seen by others as those who are truly grateful for all that has been given to us for we have merited nothing. “For what am I grateful and for what must I give thanks?” Will we ever have enough time to give in return for what we have received?
~SEE YOUR GIFT GROW~
Next Sunday, along with the rest of the Church in Canada, we celebrate the annual Development and Peace Solidarity Sunday with this year's theme “See Your Gift Grow.” Our Parish has supported this effort faithfully for forty years and we trust in the same support this year. Development & Peace brochures are attached to this week's bulletin.
~SOMETHING DIFFERENT!!~
Parishioners, adults and children are going to be invited to enter the new church in the next couple of Sundays. Why? The gyprock will soon be installed on the walls. Before that happens, all are going to be given the opportunity to write on the inside of the wood their names, comments, wishes etc. When? We do not know the date yet, but will keep you posted. In the meantime PLEASE NOTE while construction continues only authorized persons are permitted on the site of the new church.
~LENTEN PRAYER~
Friday, March 19th @ 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture Series continues this week. Monday's session will begin at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. Little Rock is repeated on Thursday morning at 10:30 in the Church Hall. Mass follows at 12:10.
~HOLY FAMILY YOUTH GROUP~
Our youth group meets this Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 8:30 in the Church Hall. They are planning to observe the Lenten Thinkfast on Saturday, March 27th from 2:00 to 7:00pm in the Church Hall. Thinkfast is an opportunity for young people to reflect in issues of social justice and the gospel call to assist people in other lands. Their efforts will support the annual Development & Peace campaign. The Lenten Thinkfast is open to young parishioners from Level 7 and up. They are invited to &ldqu;fast” from early morning until the event concludes with a meal together that evening. Liquids will be provided throughout the day for nutrition. Participants are to receive pledges supporting their participation and pledge sheets are available from the Parish Office or Kim White. For further information, please call Kim White at 661-2217 or Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes resume at West Highlands School on Sunday, March 21st beginning at 10:00am for Levels Primary to Grade 5. Children from Levels 6 to Confirmation should consult with catechists as to when their sessions resume after Spring Break.
- First Reconciliation for children from Level 3 will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27th at 10:00am in the Church. A meeting of participating parents and children receiving the sacrament will take place Thursday, March 25th in the Church Hall beginning at 6:30. All parents and children are asked to be present.
- A Seder Supper will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 6:00pm in the Church Hall for Confirmandi and their parents. The Seder Supper is the ritual meal shared by the Jewish people that celebrates the Passover that begins the exodus and freedom for the Israelites from slavery at the hands of Pharaoh. It is the ritual meal, Jesus shared with His disciples, at the Last Supper. This meal is hosted by members of our Parish Prayer Group, Our Lady's Community of the Lord's Praise.
~ADULT FAITH FORMATION~
Peter Hoar from Parrsboro has been conducting monthly Adult Faith Formation sessions at West Highlands School at 10:00am. He will be present on Sunday, March 28th to lead a discussion on “A reconciling life: what the Church really says about the sacrament.” He will begin at 10:00am until 11:00 in the Church Hall. All interested parishioners are invited to attend.
~CWL SCHOLARSHIP~
WebEditor's Note: There is a current CWL Bursary opportunity. Deadline for the Alice Egan Hagen Bursary is March 31, 2010. This bursary is available to a CWL member upgrading her education. The Application and Bursary criteria is posted here and avaiable for download.
~TRANSITION COMMITTEE~
A transition committee has formed to plan the move to our new parish facility. They will be looking at practical aspects of the move and also spiritual opportunities that hopefully will assist our parishioners in the coming weeks. They met this week and are looking for donations of artifacts from our founding parishes of St. Charles Borromeo and Nativity of Our Lady. These will be included in a time capsule that will be placed on the property of our new church. Beginning after Easter a receptacle will be placed at the church entrance to receive items. You might consider photos, rosaries, small crosses or newspaper items that might be included in the time capsule. The committee is also looking for people interested in scrapbooking. These people would assemble photos, articles and clippings of the history of our founding parishes. Please call Frank Allen 545-2886 or Celina White 667-1222 for more information or if you would like to be a participant in this newly formed committee.
~FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION~
Are you a senior or low income person or family? As a service to parishioners, Maria Kirkpatrick will prepare your Income Tax return free of charge. Please contact Maria at the Parish Office at 667-2523 for more particulars. All information will be kept confidential.
~WALK THROUGH JERUSALEM~
The Amherst Wesleyan Church, 50 Cornwall Avenue, will be presenting an interactive look at the Easter story, Walk Through Jerusalem, on Saturday, March 27th from 2 – 4pm and 6:30 – 8:30pm and on Palm Sunday, March 28th from 6:30 -8:30pm. Everyone is welcomed to join them as they retell the story of Easter.
~CUMBERLAND YMCA~
The Strong Kids Campaign is aimed at raising public awareness and much needed financial support for the work that the YMCA does to provide children, teens and families with the values and life skills they need to succeed. The Cumberland YMCA encourages the development and maintenance of a healthy mind, body and spirit through health, fitness and social programs. The campaign is focused from February 15th to March 15th but you can make a donation all year round. It is only with the continuous support of community minded individuals, like you, that we are able to maintain our quality programs and services. Donations can be made in person at the YMCA, online at www.ymcastrongkids.ca over the telephone (credit cards only), or by mail.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - Little Rock Scripture Series, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday - Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
- 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 - $297.00
Children's Offering - $22.64
Fuel Offering - $976.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (195) $2,795.25
Loose $151.48
Pre-authorized ( 62 ) $ 1,388.58
Budget $4,519.00 shortage $183.69
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Isaiah 43.16-21
2nd Reading – Philippians 3.8-14
Gospel –Luke 19.28-40