HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN

"Stewardship - A Way of Life"

September 27, 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


~Foundation Walls ~

The foundation walls began to reveal themselves this week, as the concrete cured and forms were removed. Concrete was being poured along the Church Street section late Friday afternoon. We've added photos from this week's activities for viewing.

Click on the thumbnails to view photos from the footing and foundation work.

                    



~CATECHETICAL PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL OPENING~

Last Sunday and through this week, the Parish’s Catechetical Program has begun another year with catechists for all grade levels. These faithful and generous people were formally installed and blessed at the 11:15 celebration of the Eucharist.



~YARD SALE..TURKEY SUPPER..QUILT RAFFLE~

YARD SALE- Remember this year will be held at the Knights of Columbus Community Centre on Robie Street on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 8:00am. 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 - Please note the new arrangements for the take-out meal. 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.


QUILT RAFFLE –Tickets for the beautiful quilt have been selling very well this year under the capable direction of Pauline Pettigrew. The draw will take place at the Supper and tickets may be purchased during the supper. You are reminded to return your raffle tickets (in the collection or bring them to the Office).


~ROSARY VOLUNTEERS~

We are looking for volunteers to recite the rosary on Thursday mornings at Gables at 10:00am. Please call Judy Tooke at 667-1620 if you can assist her in this important ministry.



~NOTICE TO LITURGICAL MINISTERS~

To maintain our high quality of liturgical celebrations here in Holy Family and to show respect for the Word, the Eucharist and our people, those scheduled for the Ministry of Word or Eucharist in the Lord’s Day celebration of Eucharist will be reminded by phone each week of their scheduled time. We hope this will help in the preparation for and celebration of our liturgies.



~FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON~

This venue 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.



~M&M (MUSIC & MINISTRY) YOUTH CHOIR~

The youth of our Parish have begun another year of joyful song. We are growing and we want you to join with us. We are the music for the Family Mass on the last 11:15 Sunday Eucharist each month. Our practice in the church is the 1st and 3rd Sunday nights of each month from 6:00 to 7:00. Bring your voice, or an instrument or just your love of sharing music and join us. We will be also hosting our fabulous and famous Pizza and Garlic Finger nights again. Our Games night was such a huge success last year that we will be doing it again. So keep posted in this spot for the dates. Contact Glenna or Sean O'Quinn at 660-3450.



~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 4:30 Choir, they practice every Tuesday 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.



~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS~



~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.



~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.



~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.



~VOTIVE CANDLES~

We often light a votive light as a prayerful reminder of someone or for a special intention. It is a practice that is centuries old.. The 50 cent offering at Holy Family supports youth activities in the Parish and purchases votive candles for the stand. Funds were used to assist our young people who attended the Steubenville weekend this past summer. Please continue to support our youth in this manner.



ATTENTION ENVELOPE USERS

Could the parishioners who are using envelope numbers 4063 and 4159 please write their name and address on their envelopes. We need to know who is using these envelope numbers so we can issue a donation receipt. Thank you.



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.



~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~

St. James warns in today's second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. What we accumulate in terms of wealth is to be shared in an intentional and proportionate manner. All wealth, large or small, is a gift from God. Sharing it abundantly will be rewarded with abundance.



~PUBLIC WORKSHOP~

A Public Workshop (Downtown Amherst Action Strategy), hosted by Ekistics Planning and Design with Colliers International, will take place Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00pm, upstairs at the Amherst Fire Hall. This is your opportunity. Come generate ideas and participate in the master planning for downtown Amherst. For more information call Jason MacDonald 667-3645.



~MEETINGS~

Meetings this week...


important dates  ~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.


Notes and Reminders

  • 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 - $331.50
Children's Offering - $41.61
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 111 ) $3,449.00
Loose $339.12
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16


Fundraising Campaign tally $794,000.00

Thank you for your generosity.

~READINGS For Next Week~
 
1stReading –  Genesis 1.7ab,8b,18-24

2nd Reading –  Hebrews 2.9-11

Gospel –Mark 10.2-16 

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