HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
November 1, 2009
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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
~Foundation Continued ~
This week pipes and flags appeared from the ground, as work continues to prepare for the floor and walls.
Click on the thumbnails to view photos from the footing and foundation work.
~ALL SAINTS MONTH OF REMEMBERING~
Today, we have an exception in our ordinary Sunday worship as it is the first day of November, the Feast of All Saints. As announced, we are celebrating “our saints”, family members and friends who have passed from this life. Join the custom of writing the names of those you wish to remember in our Book of Remembrance located in the Sanctuary of the church. Throughout the month of November we remember these names at all the Masses.
~PRIESTS AT ATLANTIC MEETING~
All the priests of the Atlantic provinces are at a meeting in Halifax, Monday through Thursday this week. There will be Mass only on Friday morning.
~ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL~
We want to give life to the future generation of Catholics through strong Evangelization, Catechechesis and Formation, Youth Ministry and caring for those in need. Be a beacon of hope and support the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. November 22nd is the last of the two special collections.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue for Levels Primary to 5 at West Highlands School on Sunday mornings beginning at 10:00am.
- Level 6 meets in the Church Hall on Wednesday evening at 6:00, Level 7 in the Church Hall on Tuesday evening at 6:00.
- A rehearsal for Confirmation will take place Saturday, November 7th beginning at 10:00am in the Church. Father Driscoll will be available before and after the rehearsal for any confirmandi who want to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is important that confirmandi and parents attend this rehearsal.
~CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION~
Holy Family will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with 6 young people and their families next Sunday at the 11:15 Eucharist. Ashley Bickerton, Joel Boyle, Christopher Connors, Ryan Hunter, Liam Melanson and Gillian Moore will receive this sacrament. Archbishop Mancini has given permission for pastors to confer this sacrament until further notice. This is the first time Confirmation will take place at the Sunday celebration and a reception will follow, hosted by the CWL. Please pray for these six young parishioners as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
~CWL TEA & SALE NOVEMBER 7TH~
Holy Family CWL will be holding their Annual Christmas Tea and Sale in the Church Hall on Saturday, November 7th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Tea and lunch will be served for $4.00. Any donations of crafts, baked goods, or items for the white elephant table would be appreciated. While always a well attended event, the ladies are looking for your support.
~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.
~STEWARDSHIP FOCUS~
Our annual focus on Stewardship as a Lifestyle will take place during the month of November. On November 14th and 15th, there will be a ministries fair conducted in the Church Hall after each Mass. There will be displays from each parish committee and organization and representatives will be present to answer questions. Parish commitment cards will be available for parishioners who want to share gifts and talents with our faith community. As a sign of stewardship, various groups will serve tea and coffee as you tour the displays. November 21st and 22nd will feature our annual commitment weekend and during both weekends our homilies will focus on the theme of Stewardship.
~CWL BURSARIES~
Holy Family CWL will be awarding a number of bursaries to post secondary education students. The application forms are available at the back of the church or you may download the application here. Deadline for submission is November 30, 2009
~PARISH PRAYER WALL~
Parishioners are encouraged to place prayer intentions on our prayer wall, located in the Church. Frequent visits to the wall will encourage you to pray for the intentions placed there. Intentions will be mentioned from time to time in our Prayers of the Faithful. On the Feast of Christ the King, intentions will be included as part of a communal prayer ritual at all masses.
~CHRISTMAS/NO TURKEY/HAM!~
Let’s make sure no one in this community has this experience. Please donate a turkey/ham for our Christmas Food Boxes and ensure every family has a traditional Christmas dinner. The cost of a turkey is approximately $20.00. Place your donation in the collection and write “Christmas Turkey/Ham Donation” as well as your name, envelope number on the front of the envelope.
~JEWELRY SALE AT HOLY FAMILY~
On Saturday, November 21st we will be having a “New to You Jewelry” Sale – gold, sterling and more. Shop for yourself, or buy a gift for someone. All will be available on display in the Church Hall starting at 9:00am and also after the Masses. Mark this date on your calendar.
~NOVEMBER PARISH EVENTS~
November 7th- CWL Christmas Tea & Sale
November 8th – Confirmation Celebration
November 14th- Knights of Columbus breakfast
Nov 14th & 15th- Parish Ministries Fair
Nov 18th- Seniors Healing Mass & Luncheon
November 21st – Jewelry Sale
Nov 22nd- Parish Consultation with meal
Nov 27th- Family Movie Night, 7:00pm
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST~
The Knights breakfast will take place Saturday November 14th from 8:00 – 11:00am at the Knights of Columbus Community Hall, Robie Street. They will be serving Pancakes, sausages & beans. Cost - $6.00
~BOWLING LEAGUE~
Anyone interested in bowling on the Knights of Columbus League on Tuesday evenings is asked to call Corinne at 667-9434.
Yearly Novalis Missals
Yearly Novalis Missals are available at the Parish Office (front door of Furlong Jones funeral home) during office hours. Cost $5.00 per book.
~NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY~
Showcase Productions Society presents this play on November 5,6 and 7th at the ARHS Theatre. Curtain 8:00pm Admission $12.(students & seniors $10.) Advance tickets available at Gordon's & Pugsley's Pharmacy.
~CHRISTMAS CHEER BOXES~
We will begin to collect food items for the 90+ cheer boxes next weekend, October 18th in preparation for the distribution of Christmas boxes for those in need. Over several weeks we will be asking for specific food items on a particular weekend. There is a schedule of the foods required to fill each box attached to this week's bulletin. For people who choose to make a donation rather than bringing food each week, please consider the following: 1) Cost of a box including the turkey-$95.00. 2) Cost of turkey-$20.00. Parishioners who choose to donate the cost of a box or a turkey would receive a charitable tax receipt. We ask that you place this schedule on your refrigerator for future reference. For the November 1st weekend Canned Fruit & Sandwich Meat or Fish (Tuna, Flakes of Ham or Turkey)
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - No Meeting
- Tuesday- Family Movie Night Planning Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Hall. Anyone interested in helping out with this event is more than welcomed to attend.
- Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - CWL Executive, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm in the Renewal Center
- Thursday - Joint Parish Pastoral Council, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Thursday - K of C 4th Degree, 7:00pm
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Please Take Note of this Change!
Prince Arthur Street exit will be closed off permanently to allow site preparation and construction of our new complex. -
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 - $243.00
Children's Offering - $39.36
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 163 ) $3,017.00.00
Loose $143.79
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Archdiocesan Appeal $ 670.00
Fundraising Campaign tally $800,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – 1 Kings 17.10-16
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9.24-28
Gospel –Mark 12.38-44