HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
September 6, 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 to locate all 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
~SOD IS TURNED … DIGGING HAS BEGUN~
Last Monday, as was announced, we had the Official Turning of the Sod, the construction site has been fenced off and the heavy machinery started work on Tuesday. Through the work of Pauline Furlong, an excellent article was on the front page of the Amherst Daily News on Tuesday. We are on our way with construction that is expected to take 6 – 8 months. Let us pray that everything goes well.
Click on the thumbnails to see a few photos from the sod turning ceremony.
~A GOOD SUMMER BREAK AND PARISH ACTIVITIES RESUME~
Our summer mass schedule for the Day of the Lord’s Celebration seemed popular again this year and now we move back to our normal times. This is true of the Parish Office as well. The Monday weekday Mass is changed to 9:30 in the morning.
~YARD SALE~
Saturday, October 3rd is the date of our Parish Yard Sale this year. We are now accepting good clean items that would be another person’s treasure (no clothing please) for our yard sale. You can bring donations to the Church Hall during office hours. Please call the Parish Office 667-2523 before dropping off your donations so arrangements can be made to receive these items.
~PARISH QUILT RAFFLE~
You are reminded to return your raffle tickets (in the collection or bring them to the Office). We thank the many families who have already returned their sold tickets. We have been selling tickets on our beautiful quilt at various locations around town. Anyone interested in helping us to sell tickets is asked to call Pauline at 667-2170
~OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY~
Due to the holiday on Monday, the Parish office will be closed.
Religious Education Important Dates 2009
Please mark these dates on your calendar.
Thursday, Sept 10 @ 7:00pm- Meeting of all catechists in the Parish Office.
Sunday, Sept 13 – 6:30 to 8:30pm – Meeting with all parents as well as registration in the Church Hall. This will be an opportunity to meet your child’s catechist.
Sunday, Sept 20 – 10:00 to 11:00am – Classes commence at West Highlands School for Levels Primary to 6.
~CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS~
We have an active Children’s Liturgy program that usually begins after the Thanksgiving weekend. We are in need of some leaders for this ministry of proclaiming God’s Word with our young parishioners; please call Deacon Howard at 667-2523.
~OTHER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS~
- All levels are filled except for Level 5. The parish requires a catechist to fill this level. If you feel that you can share your faith with young parishioners, please speak to Deacon Howard 667-2523.
- We are looking to begin classes at West Highlands School for Levels Primary to Level 5 on Sunday, September 20th at 10:00am. Catechists for Levels 6 and 7 will contact their students once registration is completed at the parent meeting scheduled for September 13th.
- Confirmation sessions for 2010 (Levels 8 & 9) will begin in January. Confirmation at Holy Family will be scheduled in the fall of 2010 and the group meets from January to May. It then resumes final preparations from September to the date of Confirmation. Full details of programming will be outlined at the parent meeting on September 13th.
~RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION~
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which people discern becoming members of Church. We meet weekly beginning late September – early October until Easter. Participation in the RCIA is a process of learning the Catholic faith and tradition without the obligation to become a full member of Church. If you want to “Come and See”, please call Sister Teresa Currie 667-5611 or Deacon Howard 667-2523.
~ALL MINISTRIES SCHEDULES~
The new schedule is ready to be picked up for those who have not received their schedule by e-mail.
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.
~CWL POWER BREAKFAST~
Holy Family Catholic Women’s League will host this event on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 to 11:00am. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend this annual jumpstart to our fall activities. There will be food, music and opportunity for reflection.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST~
The Knights of Columbus will be serving another delicious breakfast (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, toast, tea & cofee) on Saturday, September 12th at the K of C Community Centre, Robie Street from 8:00 to 11:00am. $5.00 plate and all are welcomed.
~BAKED BEANS, BROWN BREAD & BLUEBERRY CAKE SUPPER~
Holy Family Catholic Women’s League will be serving a baked bean, brown bread and weiner supper with homemade blueberry cake for dessert on Saturday, September 19th from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Church Hall. Adults- $6.00 and Children - $3.00
~LYNDA BURKE MEMORIAL WALK~
This walk will be held on Saturday, September 19th with registration starting at 10:00 and the walk will begin at 10:30am. The walk will leave from the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre and proceed down the MacDonald Road to Gables Lodge for a reception. Pledge sheets are available at a number of locations including: Mansours, Dayle’s, Maggie’s Place, Town Hall etc. Proceeds will go towards an educational bursary at ARHS.
~Volunteering In A Correctional Setting~
Lloyd Bruce, Chaplain at Springhill Institution and Carol Smith, Facilitator at St. Luke’s Renewal Centre will be offering a volunteer orientation and training session for interested persons on September 19th at Trinity St. Stephen United Church from 9am to 3pm. While directed at new and existing volunteers, this is a wonderful opportunity for folk who are considering volunteering in a correctional setting to find out more about the opportunities, challenges and rewards of sharing their time and talents with inmates. During the course of the day there will be presentations and discussions on topics such as: Why Volunteer, Why volunteers are important in a correctional setting, Volunteer opportunities, Conduct in a Correctional setting, Boundaries, Relationships, Confidentiality and Manipulation. If you are interested in taking part contact either Lloyd Bruce 597-0182 or Carol Smith 597-0185.
~YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS~
The Cumberland Health Authority will be implementing a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Do you have a chronic health condition? Do you want to better support a loved one who has a chronic condition? In this free six week program you will learn to: manage your symptoms, get started with healthy eating and exercise, communicate effectively with your health care team, manage your fear, anger and frustration and get more out of life. To become a Volunteer Leader or take the program, please contact Maryanne Jackson 667-5400 ext. 6559.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - no meetings
- Tuesday - no meetings
- Wednesday - CWL General meeting, following 6:30 Eucharist in the Church Hall. All members are reminded there will be a Bring & Buy Sale following the meeting
- Thursday - Catechist meeting, See other notice above
K of C 3rd Degree business, 7:00pm - Saturday (September 19th) - Stewardship Council meets from 9:00 to 11:00am to begin planning our fall schedule.
~UPCOMING IN THE PARISH~
Saturday, September 12th from 5 to 6:30pm
- Baked Beans, Brown Bread & Blueberry Cake Supper (yum!)
Saturday, October 3rd - Yard Sale
Sunday, October 4th - Annual Turkey Supper
Sunday, October 18th - Annual Fashion Show
Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.
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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 - $250.50
Children's Offering - $15.90
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 151 ) $2,513.00
Loose $215.86
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,408.16
Fundraising Campaign tally $794,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS From June 28th~
1stReading – Wisdom 1.13-15; 2.23-24
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 8.7, 9, 13-15
Gospel – Mark 5.21-43
~READINGS FOR August 9th~
1stReading – Exodus 16.2-4, 12-15, 31a++
2nd Reading – 2 Ephesians 4,17, 20-24
Gospel – John 6.24-35