HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
November 15, 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
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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
~Steel Frame Rises ~
This week the steel arrived and the sanctuary skeleton rapidly took shape. As well, the piping for the heating system is well underway, in anticipation the concrete floor.
Click on the thumbnails to view photos from this week activities.
~DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL~
Next Sunday, the final Sunday of the Church's year and celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King, brings to a close our Annual Diocesan Appeal. This is not unique to our Diocese but is a practice in most dioceses throughout North America held at a time of the year that is practical for the directed area. As was mentioned last weekend, we give out of love not justice or excess money I may have. It is the love I have to help preserve and spread the different ministries and good works of the Diocese and I contribute because “I believe the Church has a future”. Please give generously next Sunday.
~A FAITHFUL MEMBER'S FUNERAL~
On Wednesday afternoon, our Parish community celebrated the funeral liturgy of a faithful and long serving parishioner, Lucien Belliveau. Always present each Sunday and willing to serve in whatever way possible. He is a great loss to the Parish. To his extended family our deepest sympathy and prayers.
~ANNUAL HEALING MASS~
The Annual Mass with Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated this Wednesday, November 18th at 11:00am followed by a lunch/dinner served by the CWL in the Church Hall.
~STEWARDSHIP FOCUS~
Our focus on Stewardship as a Lifestyle begins this weekend with a Ministries Fair taking place after all masses in the Church Hall. Coffee & Tea will be available and all parishioners are invited to view the displays. Parish commitment cards will be available for parishioners who want to share gifts and talents with our faith community. November 21 and 22 will feature our annual Commitment Weekend and during both weekends our homilies will focus on the theme of Stewardship.
~PARISH CONSULTATION~
Representatives from Parish Committees and Organizations and others are invited to a dinner and conversation on pastoral planning for Holy Family Parish in the next 3,5 and 7 years. The event is being held next Sunday, November 22nd from 4:00 to 6:30pm in the Church Hall. This conversation concludes a process begun last November to develop a pastoral plan for the parish following the Pillars of Parish Life found in the Forward in Faith document. These are Evangelization, Worship & Liturgy and Justice. There is room for additional participants and if you would like to offer input, please call Glenna O'Quinn at 660-3650 or Frank Allen 545-2886.
~PARISH PRAYER WALL~
Intentions from our Prayer Wall will be taken and used in a symbolic prayer ritual at all the Masses next weekend, The Feast of Christ the King. The ritual expresses our intentions collectively rising to God. As we begin a new Liturgical Year (The First Sunday of Advent), we continue placing prayer intentions on the wall and parishioners are encouraged to visit the wall frequently to view petitions placed there by fellow parishioners.
~ADVENT WREATH MAKING & POTLUCK~
The Parish Life Committee is planning a family Advent Wreath making and potluck supper for Sunday, November 29th from 3:00 to 6:00pm in the Church Hall. The Advent Wreath is the traditional symbol of preparing for the Lord's coming at Christmas. Materials and guidance will be provided for making your wreath and a free-will offering will be taken to offset costs. Bring your favourite recipe to share with others at the potluck supper. If you participated in this event two years ago and still have your plywood form for your wreath, please bring it to the Church to help reduce costs. Mark this date on your calendar.
~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.
~CONFIRMATION – FALL OF 2010 MEETING~
A meeting of parents and young people being confirmed in the fall of 2010 will take place Wednesday, November 18th in the Church Hall beginning at 7:00pm. Young people from Levels 8 and 9 and older are eligible to receive the sacrament. Program details, expectations for candidates and formal registration will take place. Please make every effort to attend. For more information, contact Maria Boudreau 667-0667 or Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue for Levels Primary to 5 at West Highlands School on Sunday mornings beginning at 10:00am.
- There will be a meeting of all catechists next Sunday, November 22nd beginning at 10:00am in the Church Office (Furlong Jones). Classes for that Sunday will take place in the main Church beginning at 10:00am with Mrs. Glenna O'Quinn. The children have been asked to participate in our annual Christmas Concert scheduled on December 6th. Glenna will be preparing the children for the concert.
- Our candidates for First Eucharist will be presented at the 11:15 Eucharist on November 29th. A 2010 Sunday missal for children will be given to each child. It is important that children preparing for First Eucharist be in attendance.
- The next Adult Faith Formation session with Peter Hoar will take place next Sunday, November 22 beginning at 10:00am in the Church Sacristy. The topic will be “How Christianity arose from Judaism” and “How the Bible came to be”. All are welcomed to attend.
~WINTER OLYMPIC TORCH RUN~
The Parish learned that Lisa Baldwin will be involved in the Olympic Torch run on Prince Edward Island next Saturday. She will run with the torch in Belfast, PE over a distance of 300 to 400 yards. Our best wishes to her and the Baldwin family as she participates in this national event
~CWL RAFFLE THANK YOU & TICKET RAFFLE WINNERS~
Holy Family Catholic Women's League would like to thank all who helped, donated and supported their Annual Christmas Tea and Sale that took place last Saturday. The winners of the various raffles are as follows:Skaters Painting & $100- Sandra LaPierre; Snowman Light - Madelyn Comeau; Musical Snow Globe & Holiday Dessert Plates - Brenda Melanson; Christmas Cookie Platter- Rita Connick; Winged Angel with Harp -Joe Bray; Green Angel Tealight - Lisa Strathearn; Gum Drop Cake -Sister Teresa Currie.
~FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT~
On Friday, November 27th the Parish will be having a “Family Movie Night” in the Church Hall. We will be preselling tickets, $5.00 per family, that can be picked up at the Parish Office or by contacting Christine 667-4774 or Dana 667-0307. Also we will be looking for donations of juice packs and bottled water. Anyone wanting to donate can bring the items to Mass, marked with movie night as not to confuse with the Christmas Cheer items.
~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.
~CHRISTMAS CHEER BOXES~
We are collecting food items for the 90+ cheer boxes 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 15th weekend 48 oz. Canned Apple Juice & Soda Crackers and Next weekend Tea & Cereal (Rice Krispies or Corn Flakes)
~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
~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- Adult Faith Formation session
Nov 22nd- Parish Consultation with meal
Nov 27th- Family Movie Night, 7:00pm
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.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - No Meeting
- Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday - Senior’s Outreach, 1:30pm at the home of Sister Teresa Currie
- Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm in the Renewal Center
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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 - $300.50
Children's Offering - $8.41
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 180 ) $3,006.00
Loose $235.69
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Archdiocesan Appeal $ 80.00
Cemetery Offering $ 160.00
Fundraising Campaign tally $800,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Daniel 7.13-14
2nd Reading – Revelations 1.5-8
Gospel –John 18.33b-37