HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
September 20, 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
~FOOTINGS POURED–FOUNDATION WALLS GO UP~
As is evident to all the ”sidewalk foremen” some of the footings were poured starting last Tuesday and forms for the walls are now being prepared for the pouring of the cement. Construction time line is six to eight months.
Click on the thumbnails to view photos from the footing and foundation work.
~PACE OF PARISH LIFE PICKS UP~
BAKED BEAN SUPPER- By the time many read this bulletin, our Baked Bean Supper will have taken place and we are grateful to the Catholic Women's League for their effort.
YARD SALE- will be held at the Knights of Columbus Community Centre on Robie Street on Saturday, October 3rd. Items for the Yard Sale (no clothing please) can be dropped off at the church at any time but we do ask you to phone ahead to guarantee that some of the staff will be around to open the building.
HOT TURKEY SUPPER- Sunday, October 4th Adults- $10.00 Under 12-$4.00
Take-outs - available from 11:30am to 1:30pm ONLY from Holy Family Church Hall with delivery to seniors only. Please pre-order deliveries by phoning 667-7400.
Sit-Down Supper - tickets will be sold in the Main Church at 3:00pm with serving time 4:00 to 6:00pm.
FASHION SHOW- is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the main Church. A delicious lunch will be served during intermission. Pat Donkin and Glenna O’Quinn will coordinate this popular event. More details on this as we approach the actual date.
~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
~SENIORS' FALL BUS TRIP~
A seniors' fall colors/shopping trip is planned for Thursday, October 8th, leaving the church parking lot at 9:00am, travelling Fenwick, Springhill, Oxford and then to the Truro Mall for lunch and shopping. A stop at the Masstown Market and viewing of the fall colors in Wentworth will complete the day. Cost- $13.00. Please call Bernadette O’Brien at 667-9858 before the end of September to reserve your seat.
~LIFT UP EVERY VOICE AND SING~
Last weekend the choirs once again raised their voices in song and are looking for people who love to share the gift of music to praise the Lord. Giving special attention to the 11:15 Choir, they practice every Monday evening at 7:00 in the church and would love to have anyone who is interested to come along and join them. New members are most welcomed. If interested and cannot make the practice just see them after mass.
~ALTAR SERVERS~
Server schedules are available at the back of the Church. Anyone wanting to be an altar server at Holy Family, please contact Mrs. Cathy Gamblin at 660-2942. Training for new servers will begin shortly.
~FAMILY MASS~
Our initial Family Mass for this year will take place next Sunday, September 27th at 11:15. The M & M's, our youth music group, will be present for the first time. Young parishioners are invited to participate in the group under the direction of Glenna O'Quinn. Please call her at 660-3450 for details.
~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.
~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.
~OTHER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS~
- We had a very successful parent meeting last Sunday in the Church Hall. Presentations were made concerning our program, registration was conducted and parents met the catechists for this year. We thank the Catechetical Committee for hosting the event. Parents can continue to register children at West Highlands School this Sunday or at the other scheduled sessions.
- We now have all catechists in place for all levels of our program. Primary to Level 5 begins this Sunday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am at West Highlands School. Level 6 will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning September 23rd from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Church Hall. Level 7 will meet Tuesday evening beginning September 22nd from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Church Hall. Confirmation (Levels 8 and 9) for those being confirmed in the fall of 2010 will begin in November. Details in upcoming bulletins.
- We will be introducing adult faith formation sessions at West Highlands School on scheduled Sundays throughout the year. The first session will take place on Sunday, October 18th from 10:00 to 11:00am. Peter Hoar from Parrsboro, a former catechist and graduate from AST will conduct the sessions. These gatherings are for parents and parishioners at large. More details in future bulletins.
- We will be commissioning our catechists at the 11:15 Eucharist this Sunday morning.
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.
FUN'D BUILDING
Thanks to all who submitted Fun'd Building suggestions! Keep them coming. Here is one of them now.
Good used unbroken jewelry is being sought for an upcoming sale. Please place your donation in an envelope or small box to keep it together. Then simply drop it off in the box marked Jewelry at the back of the church. For further information contact Dana at 667-0307 or Denise at 660-2547.
~ATTENTION ALL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS~
The banquet scheduled for October 17th has been cancelled.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - no meetings
- Tuesday - Cemetery Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office
- Wednesday - no meetings
- Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm in the Renewal Center;
K of C 3rd Degree regular meeting, 7:00pm
~UPCOMING IN THE PARISH~
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 - $256.00
Children's Offering - $22.55
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 111 ) $2,841.25
Loose $202.67
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,408.16
Fundraising Campaign tally $794,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Numbers 11.16a, 7c, 25-29
2nd Reading – James 5.1-6
Gospel –Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48