HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
May 9, 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~
The masonry work continued on the outside walls throughout the week, so we thought a glimpse of the blue walls on the inside were in order. These photos were taken May 8th on a bright sunny Saturday morning.
~WE CELEBRATE TODAY~
Mother’s Day – along with the rest of North America and as Church we celebrate and rejoice in the gift of mothers this day.
~PARISH HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL ACTIVITIES~
After next Sunday’s celebrations surrounding the closing of our Catechetical Program for this year, our Parish Hall will be officially closed to all parish functions. Because of the work related to the construction of the new church, the Parish Hall has become a workshop storage area. To ensure security, locks have been changed so that entry to the church and hall is limited.
For those interested and not able to pick up a form, a downloadable version is available on our Website. Legacy Fund Form
~CONSTRUCTION NEWS~
As is obvious to all, the placing of the exterior brick is continuing. In the interior, the blue board is being installed; metal door frames are in place. The power should be hooked up within the next week or so.
~STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE~
Deacon Howard, Viola Corbett and Robert Chute attended a stewardship conference at St. Peter’s Church, Dartmouth held on Friday night and Saturday morning. The workshop focus was Stewardship and the Eucharist. The gathering was sponsored by the Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee.
~BLESSINGS ON ST. BENEDICTS IN HALIFAX~
Next Sunday afternoon in Halifax, there will be a great celebration of the dedication and official opening of the new St. Benedicts Parish Church, hall and offices. This brings together three former parish communities: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Lawrence and St. Pius X.
~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 at 9:30am.
~PARISH LEGACY FUND ~
To date over 75 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
~HOLY FAMILY TRANSITION COMMITTEE~
The Transition committee wants to thank parishioners for contributions to our time capsule. A variety of items were donated that will reveal a significant part of our history as a community when opened at some future time in history. Your contributions were placed in a sealed plastic container that will be placed inside one of the pillars supporting the carport area of the new church.
An open house of Saint Charles Borromeo Church is scheduled from May 25th to 28th and also on June 1st and 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00pm. The open house will be for parishioners and the general public so people can come and admire the current church, spend quiet time or take photographs of the church as a keepsake. Saint Charles has been an iconic presence in downtown Amherst for many years and this will be an opportunity to visit the church at your leisure. Some parishioners will be available during this time to answer questions about the current church. For more information, please call Frank Allen 545-2886 or Chris Manuge 667-2711.
~SENIORS’ BUS TRIP~
A seniors’ bus trip to Summerside, PE is planned for Tuesday, June 1st. The bus will leave Holy Family Parish at 9:00am. Cost is $15.00. To reserve a seat contact Bernadette O’Brien at 667-9858.
~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~
- Religious Education classes will conclude for this year on May 16th for young people of the Pairsh. Levels Primary to Level 5 will meet at West Highlands School at 10:00am. Part of the morning will be a presentation to the principal of West Highlands for the use of the school for many years. We encourage children and parents to be present for the presentation and also remind parents to return textbooks to catechists. The 11:15 Eucharist will be the closing mass for the Religious Education program and will be the final Family Mass for the year with our M & M’s youth choir. We encourage all families to be present for this Family Mass and refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards for the children of the parish.
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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 will be displayed in the church hall on May 15th 16th. All entries will receive a prize. Children may also drop pictures at the Parish Office no later than May 12th, if entries cannot be completed by May 9th. We hope many children will participate. For more information, please call Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~YOUTH GROUP CLOSING~
The youth group will close this activity year on Tuesday, May 11th with a BBQ at the home of Kim & Tim White, 15 Croft Street beginning at 7:15pm. Holy Family Parish appreciates the contribution of Time & Talent of Kim and her team have given supporting youth activities in the Parish. We look forward to your continued involvement next year in our new facility.
~M & M’S YOUTH CHOIR~
As mentioned the M & M’s Youth Choir (Music & Ministry) will be singing at the last Family Mass of the year on May 16 at 11:15. We appreciate the faithful contribution these young parishioners make to the music ministry at our monthly Family Masses under the direction of Glenna O’Quinn. We look forward to your return next fall.
~BAPTISM PREPARATION~
Parents wanting children baptized should call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment for Baptism preparation. Please call Maria or Deacon Howard at 667-2523.
~SPRING BAZAR~
St. Thomas Aquinas CWL will be hosting their annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, May 15th from 11am to 1pm. There will be bake and yard sale tables, fudge, grab bags, ticket raffles and canteen.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST~
The Knights of Columbus will be having a breakfast (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, toast, tea & coffee) on Saturday, May 15th at the K of C Community Centre, Robie Street from 8:00 to 11:00am. $6.00 plate and all are welcomed.
~MOTHER’S DAY~
Holy God,
You compare your own love for your people
In the love of a mother for her children.
Look with kindness on all mothers,
Give them comfort in moments of sorrow,
And joy in their work for their families.
Listen to their prayers,
And bless them in all they do for you.
Let them share with Jesus your son
And Mary our mother in the everlasting
Happiness of heaven.
Father,
We ask this grace through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday
-Finance Council, 7:00pm in the Church Office - Tuesday
- No meeting. - Wednesday
- CWL General Meeting, 7:00pm in the Main Church. Members are reminded to bring an item for the basket for the Community Fair - Thursday
-Liturgical Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office
-K of C 3rd Degree Business, 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 - $253.00
Children's Offering - $26.39
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (146) $2,852.00
Loose $165.40
Pre-authorized ( 63 ) $ 1,391.08
Sunday Offering Budget $4,519.00 shortage 110.52
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For THIS Week~
1stReading – Acts 15.1-2, 22-29
2nd Reading – Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23
Gospel –John 14.23-29