HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
May 2, 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 is advancing around the building. Some work has moved inside the current church hall and the construction trailer moved away a couple of weeks ago. Work continues inside with lots happenning interior. These photos taken May 2nd and May 5th.
~FIRST EUCHARIST TO BE CELEBRATED~
Sydney Bowen and Lauren Furlong were not present with the class who celebrated First Eucharist last Sunday. They will celebrate the sacrament on May 9th at the 11:15 Eucharist. We encourage as many of the class as possible to be present for this celebration. Please pray for Sydney and Lauren as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first time next Sunday.
~LEGACY PROJECT OFF TO A GREAT START~
To date over 60 people have donated to the Parish Legacy Fund. For a donation of $100.00 a small engraved plaque will be placed on the back of the kneeler portion of the new chairs. Monies raised from this project will be used towards the cost of the new kneeler/chairs. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones. If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative plaque toward the cost of the new chairs, please contact Maria at the Church Office. For those interested and not able to pick up a form, a downloadable version is available on our Website. Legacy Fund Form
~EARLY NOTICE OF SUMMER MASS TIMES~
Again this year, beginning on the May 23rd weekend and continuing until Labour Day weekend, our celebrations of the Lord’s Day Eucharist will be Saturday at 4:30pm and Sunday at 10:00am. Also, our weekday Mass schedule will change to Monday and Friday
~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..
- Religious Edcation classes will conclude for this year on May 16th. Details of our closing celebrations will be outlined in next week’s bulletin.
- 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.
~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.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
In the Gospel, Jesus gives a new commandment: "Love one another." Good stewards who spend their time and talents in service to others are well on their way to fulfilling this commandment.
~JOB OPPORTUNITY~
We require help for our new church complex for 6 weeks starting Monday, May 17th. The work week is 40 hours (7:30am to 4:00pm) at $10.00 per hour. The job entails light carpentry, painting and miscellaneous work as required. Also, the person has to be able to lift items 50 pounds or more. Please drop off your resume to Reg Brown at the site office at back of the church before noon on Friday, May 7th.
~GREASE PRODUCTION~
Showcase Productions Society present Grease in the Susan Taylor Theatre at ARHS on May 6, 7 and 8th at 8:00pm with a Saturday matinee at 2:00. Tickets are $12/Adult and $10/Senior or Student. They are available at the door or in advance from Pugsley's Pharmacy and Gordon's.
~28TH HIGHLAND FLING~
The Cumberland Health Care Auxiliary will be hosting the 28th Annual Highland Fling on Saturday, May 8th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Amherst Curling Club. There will be food, fun and bargains for all ages. New this year is the Shrine clowns who will be entertaining kids of all ages. Proceeds are used for the purchase of hospital equipment for the hospital.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday
-No Meeting - Tuesday
- Cemetery Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office. - Wednesday
- CWL Executive, 7:00pm in the Church Office - Thursday
-Combined meeting of both Parish Pastoral Councils, 7:00pm in the Church Office
-Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, 7:00pm
-Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm in the Charismatic Renewal Centre, Fort Lawrence. Please note new location.
- 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 - $292.76
Children's Offering - $40.44
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (177) $3,066.55
Loose $292.85
Pre-authorized ( 63 ) $ 1,391.08
Sunday Offering Budget $4,519.00 overage $231.48
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Acts 15.1-2, 22-29
2nd Reading – Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23
Gospel –John 14.23-29