HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
May 23, 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~
The masonry work is nearing completion. Inside, the various rooms are taking shape. Please click on the any of the thumbnails to check out the not only the pictures of the recent work, but to see the news of the various projects such as the The Legacy Project and the Photo Contest. In addition to these activities, the Open House begins on Tuesday the 25th at Saint Charles church. And if that's not enough, the list of Surplus Equipment is now available for anyone who maybe interested in purchasing items from Saint Charles. By the way, the list is updated at least weekly.
All these inititiates are described in greater detail by clicking on the link!.
~PENTECOST – FOR WHAT DO WE PRAY?~
- That we will be blessed with new life and hope as we enjoy our new parish facility in the next year.
- That our new pastoral approach, Building our Strengths, will continue to spread and bring us new life.
- That our Catechetical Program, functioning next season on our own premises will bring new commitment from our families.
- That whatever comes our way in life we will be given the grace to respond in faith and hope.
~A WONDERFUL CLOSING CELEBRATION~
Last Sunday we marked the closing for this year of our Catechetical Program with a very lively celebration of Eucharist at 11:15 and a joyous time at the reception in the Church Hall. This year we have ended a long time relationship with West Highlands School going back to the original establishment of Nativity of Our Lady Parish and continuing for the past few years with Holy Family Parish. Recognition was made of this as the children assembled last Sunday at the school and a presentation was made to Mr. Kevin Maplebeck, the Principal. Special thanks is offered to Deacon Howard, the Director of our Catechetical Program, the Catechists and the faithful members of the Catechetical Committee, Lynne Bishop, Maria Boudreau, Linda Harrison and Sean O’Quinn.. This was a truly wonderful year.
~TRANSITION COMMITTEE NOTES~
Just a reminder of the Open House in the current church will be held from May 25 to 28th and also on June 1st and 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00pm. These times will allow the general public and parishioners to spend quiet time, take photos or chat with friends. Some parishioners will be on hand to answer any questions about the church and its history. For more information, please call Frank Allen 545-2886 or Chris Manuge 667-2711.
~FITNESS WALK WEDNESDAY~
Holy Family CWL invites all members and parishioners to participate in a Fit Walk this Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00am starting from the church steps. Following the walk we will go to Tim Horton’s for breakfast.
~HAM & SALAD TAKEOUT~
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.
~PARISH LEGACY FUND~
To date over 115 people have donated to the Parish Legacy Fund. For a donation of $109.00 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
~STEUBENVILLE CONTEST~
Visit the Steubenville Atlantic Website and get details about inviting a friend to the event at St. FX in Antigonish. You might win a prize if a friend registers for the conference. The event is more comfortable for Catholic youth, however some non-catholics have attended. Keep in mind Steubenville Atlantic has a Christian focus with Roman Catholic flavour. Non Catholics should come from an active faith background and believe in Jesus Christ.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Families or catechists who have textbooks are asked to leave them at the church entrance or the parish office on or before May 30th. Returning textbooks will lower costs of programming next fall.
- Children who would like to retrieve artwork concerning the new church project that was displayed in the church last weekend, can be picked up at the church office by May 30th
- We have First Communion banners for Logan Pipes, Lauren Furlong, Sydney Bowen and Seth Richards at the Church Office. These may be picked up during office hours.
~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.
~RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE 4TH~
Volunteers we need you! There are lots of ways to volunteer and you can pick the time. Application forms available online at Relay for Life, Nova Scotia (Amherst) or by contacting Shelley at 661-1084.
~POT LUCK SUPPER~
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Melrose, NB will be having a potluck supper on Sunday, May 30th from 4:00 to 6:00pm Adults-$10.00, Children 12 and under-$5.00 and Preschoolers- Free.
~SOME OF NEW CHURCH COMPLEX CONTRACTORS~
Local Contractors:
Site Work/Excavation - Baxter Trucking
Foundation & Slab - Newcon Construction
Framing, Siding, Roofing & Insulation - R.L. McLean General Contracting
Plumbing & Heating - Reg’s Plumbing & Heating
Ventilation - Rhindress General Contracting
Windows - Windjammer 2000 Mfg
Building Materials - Harrison Home Hardware & Kent Building Supplies
Electrical - Rayel Services Ltd
Floor Coverings - Fundy Carpet
Doors, Ski-lite & Bathroom Accessories - UpTown Glass & Sales
Electrical,Plumbing & Ventilation Supplies - Eddy Group Ltd
Split Face Concrete Block & Cement-Casey Concrete
Main Entrance Doors - J. A. Richards & Sons
Structural Consultant - J.M. Giffin Engineering Inc
Engineering - Bert VanLeeuwen; Structural
Non local contractors:
Steel- Marid Industries, Windsor Jct
Steel Joist & Steel Decking - Dolphin Steel Systems, Miramichi
Aluminum Roofing - Maritime Permanent Roofing, Dartmouth
Audio/Visual - Fox Technologies, Enfield
Drywall - Acadian Steel Stud & Drywall, Cap-pele
Painting - Painters’ Edge, Sackville NB
Chairs - Ven-Rez Products, Shelburne
Masonary Work - RockPort Masonary, Sackville NB
Security System - Westmorland Alarm, Dorchester
Architect - Keith Graham, Fox Point NS.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
Considering for a moment, the offering of a good steward (Time, Talent or Treasure) is really returning a gift to God that was His in the beginning. Our God is the source of all gifts that we enjoy and share with others. We are the instruments of God’s generous nature through our giving and sharing of all that is His already. May we rejoice in God’s generosity.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday
-No Meeting - Tuesday
- Building Your Strengths Combined meeting, 7:00pm at the K of C Hall on Robie Street - Wednesday
- No Meeting - Thursday
-Prayer Meeting 6:30pm in the Charismatic Renewal Centre, Fort Lawrence. Please note new location. - Saturday - No meeting
K of C 3rd Degree regular meeting, 7:00pm
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Please Take Note of these Changes!
Prince Arthur Street exit has been closed off permanently.
Church Hall Closed -
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 - $288.00
Children's Offering - $40.07
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (182) $3,110.00
Loose $231.50
Pre-authorized ( 62 ) $ 1,335.66
Sunday Offering Budget $4,519.00 overage 158.16
Thank you for your generosity.
READINGS For Next Week
1stReading – Proverbs 8.22-31
2nd Reading –Romans 5.1-5
Gospel–John 16.12-15