HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
November 8, 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
~Foundation Continued ~
As with last week's news of pipes and flags, so to this week but you can see as well, that the gravel has once again been flattened and compacted within the confines of the walls. Those blessed with a good imagination for these things can likely see the various rooms
Click on the thumbnails to view photos from the footing and foundation work.
~CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION~
We are celebrating Confirmation this weekend at the 11:15 Eucharist. The names of our Confirmandi were published in last weekend’s bulletin. We congratulate the Confirmandi and their families on this important occasion. We appreciate the gift of time and talent given by their catechist Maria Boudreau, who prepared our young people. We also thank the Catholic Women's League and the Knights of Columbus for their contributions to our celebration.
~BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE~
The Book of Remembrance is located in the sanctuary of the church for everyone to sign the names of their departed loved ones. Throughout the month of November we remember these names at all the Masses.
~REMEMBRANCE DAY~
Wednesday, November 11th, our nation marks Remembrance Day when we call to mind all those who have died in both world wars. All members of our Parishes are asked to pause to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom. The Remembrance Day Service will be held at First Baptist Church at 11:00am.
~STEWARDSHIP FOCUS~
Our annual focus on Stewardship as a Lifestyle will take place next weekend November 14th and 15th. There will be a Ministries Fair conducted in the Church Hall after each Mass, with displays from each parish committee and organization. Representatives will be present to answer questions you may have. 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.
~ANNUAL HEALING MASS~
The Annual Mass with Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 18th at 11:00am followed by a lunch/dinner served by the CWL in the Church Hall. Mark this date on your calendar.
~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.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue for Levels Primary to 5 at West Highlands School on Sunday mornings beginning at 10:00am.
- Because of the Remembrance Day observance there will be no classes for Level 6 and 7 this week. Level 6 will resume November 18th and Level 7 will resume November 17th at 6:00pm in the Church Hall.
- “How do we keep our children safe” has been a primary concern in the Archdiocese of Halifax. The archdiocese is currently strengthening existing protocols that all volunteers working with young people will be required to comply. Currently our Catechists ( except those under 18) have completed police checks and all classroom doors at West Highlands will remain open during class time. Parents are always welcome to sit in on classes if they choose. If you have questions regarding current protocols, please contact Deacon Howard at 667-2523.
- There will be a meeting of all catechists on 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. A note has gone home to parents this weekend about the concert and we encourage the participation of all children.
~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.
~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. More information in next week’s bulletin.
~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.
~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 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 15th weekend 48 oz. Canned Apple Juice & Soda Crackers
~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
~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.
~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
~EVENING OF MUSIC~
The second annuual concert for the Rutharden LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship Fund will take place at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, November 15th at 7:00pm. The award for the first recipient will be announced at the concert. Freewill offering will be received. If you want a charitable receipt, please place your donation in an envelope with your name and address. We appreciate your support in the past.
~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
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 - CWL General Meeting, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm in the Renewal Center
- Thursday - Liturgy Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Office
- Thursday - - K of C 3rd Degree Business, 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 - $312.00
Children's Offering - $27.25
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 168 ) $2,836.50
Loose $189.33
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Archdiocesan Appeal $ 60.00
Cemetery Offering $ 944.00
Fundraising Campaign tally $800,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Daniel 12.1-3
2nd Reading – 10.11-14, 18
Gospel –Mark 13.24-32