HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
April 25, 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~
Masonry on the outside walls began on the Hall! Meanwhile lots of work happening on the interior. Pictures taken April 22. More to follow.
~WE CELEBRATE FIRST EUCHARIST THIS SUNDAY~
Always a joyful event for the whole Parish, this Sunday at the 11:15 celebration of Eucharist we will be welcoming our newest communicants Jarrett Bacon, Ethan Bishop, Emily Crockett, Sebastian DiMichelle, Savannah Fage, Mattigan MacLean, Logan Pipes and Seth Richard and their families. They have been preparing well over the past catechetical season and, with their families, will be hosted at a reception by the Catholic Women's League following the Mass. Two young people will not be present this Sunday and will receive First Eucharist on May 9th at 11:15.
~LEGACY PROJECT OFF TO A GREAT START~
Last weekend at all the Masses, Mary Lynne Chapman introduced the Parish to our latest fundraising project and, from all we have heard, it has been well received. There was an accompanying flyer in the bulletin and additional copies of that are available on the tables at the back of the church today. For those interested and not able to pick up a form, a downloadable version is available on our Website. Legacy Fund Form
~GOOD NEWS AND CONGRATULATIONS~
Chelsea Nichols, daughter of Ruth (9:00 choir director) and Jonathan Nichols, has been awarded the prestigious Clarendon Scholarship to Oxford University to pursue her doctorate studies in Fine Arts History. The Clarendon Scholarship would be the equivalent of a Rhodes Scholarship.
~PRIESTS ON RETREAT~
In this Year of the Priests your prayers are asked for the priests of the Diocese as they are on retreat this week from late Sunday until Friday afternoon. For this reason, there will be no Masses scheduled this week in the church
~LAST CALL FOR TIME CAPSULE ITEMS~
May 2nd is the deadline for donations to be placed in a time capsule to be located in the new facility. Items (photographs, newspaper articles or other memorabilia) from our former parishes of Saint Charles Borromeo and Nativity of Our Lady can be placed in the container located at the church entrance. They can be also brought to the Church Office this week during office hours. The time capsule is a project of the Transition Committee. For more information please call Frank Allen 545-2886 or Celina White 667-1222.
~HOLY FAMILY TRANSITION COMMITTEE~
The transition committee has been meeting regularly and will be announcing some activities in the next few weeks. Parishioners who have ideas of how we might move from our current facility to the new one should contact Frank at 545-2886 or Celina 667-1222. Watch for news on a parish photo contest and an open house of the present church in May, open to the public, in upcoming bulletins.
~STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC~
Steubenville Atlantic for 2010 will take place at St. FX University in Antigonish from July 30th to August 1st. Places are still available for additional registrations. Cost of this year's event is $210.00 for registrations after April 10th. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is due within 10 days of registering. A group from our parish is forming to participate in this annual event. Steubenville Atlantic is for high school youth and also includes those preparing for Confirmation. The weekend includes music, celebration and social interaction from young people from across Atlantic Canada. Interested young people are asked to call Deacon Howard 667-2523, Geoff Baldwin 686-3021 or Maria Boudreau 661-0667 for more information.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue at West Highlands for Levels Primary to Level 5. Catechists from Levels 6 to Confirmation will advise their students about the classes on an ongoing basis. Religious Edcation classes will conclude for this year on May 16th. Details of our closing celebrations will be outlined in upcoming bulletins..
- Please note that pre-registration for all Levels for the 2010-2011 year of Religious Education will take place Sunday, May 2nd at West Highlands School beginning at 10:00am. This pre-registration will give us a head start on preparations for next year’s program. We fully anticipate being in our new facility with classes on site which will be an exciting development for the parish. Further details in upcoming bulletins.
- Children are discussing how they participate in family life, various groups and teams as well as parish life. The aim of these discussions will assist young people to anticipate their move to our new facility in the fall. Children will be asked to draw pictures showing their involvement in moving to our new church complex. Entries are to be completed by May 9th and hopefully be displayed in the church hall on May 16th, the date of our closing. All entries will receive a prize. We hope many children will participate. For more information, please call Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~BAPTISM PREPARATION~
Parents wanting children baptized during the Easter Season should call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment for Baptism preparation. Please call Maria or Deacon Howard at 667-2523.
~CONGRATULATIONS~
The Parish is extending congratulations to Bette Cormier, Sandra McInnis, Charlie Tooke and Pat Wetmore. They were honoured by the Town of Amherst for their volunteerism. Bette received an award for her work with the Tantramar Chapter IODE, Sandra with Showcase Productions, Charlie with the Knights of Columbus and Pat with the Amherst Food Assistance Network. Also, Gerry Cormier received a Provincial Volunteer Award in Halifax for his work with little league baseball, United Way and other community organizations.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
Paul and Barnabas encountered rejection and acceptance of the message that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.
~USED BOOKS & NOVELS~
Amherst Lioness is looking for used books and novels. They must be in good condition (no magazines, encyclopedias or school books) for the 28th Annual Highland Fling on May 8th. For pickup and delivery please contact: Marg MacDonald 667-1649 or Judy Tooke 667-1620.
~FREE PUBLIC LECTURES
EVERYONE WELCOME~
April 26th, 1:30 to 3:00pm – Public education on acid reflux
Speaker: Des Leddin
All the lectures will be held at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Conference Room 1 and 2 (2nd floor).
REMINDER: The new schedules are at the back of the church for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality and Usher/Collector. Please pick up your copy after Mass.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday
-St. Vincent de Paul, 7:00pm in the Church Hall - Tuesday
- Cemetery Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office. Please note the date change. - Wednesday
- No Meetings - Thursday
-Prayer Meeting- 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 - $254.00
Children's Offering - $34.13
Easter Offering - $55.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (152) $3,258.50
Loose $180.69
Pre-authorized ( 63 ) $ 1,391.08
Sunday Offering Budget $4,519.00 overage $311.27
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Acts 14.21b-27
2nd Reading – Revelation 21.1-5a
Gospel –John 13.1,31-33a, 34-35++