HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
November 22, 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
~Floor Poured ~
Concrete arrived, the floor is poured.
Click on the thumbnails to view photos from this week activities.
~The Closing of a Campaign…the End of Church Year~
This Sunday, along with the rest of the Church of Halifax, we will be officially closing the Annual Diocesan Financial Appeal. There will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend but, of course, contributions can be made at any time. “Our church has a Future” is the theme for this year and certainly, if you look on the north side of our own church building, we in this parish have a bright future to look forward to and prepare. Liturgically speaking, this Sunday marks the end of our year and what a year it has been with life in our many parish organizations that we have not experienced for some time. This augurs well for the coming year when we will be moving through a once in a lifetime transition. May we continue to be blessed by God and KEEP UP THE GOOD
~ADVENT WREATH MAKING & POTLUCK~
The Parish Life Committee is planning a family Advent Wreath making and potluck supper next 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.
~STEWARDSHIP FOCUS~
We want to thank parishioners for participating in our ministries fair and commitment weekend. We also express appreciation to our various committees and organizations for their involvement. With the advent of our new church complex taking shape, we look forward to our parish building on its strengths and sharing the gifts that arise from those strengths with one another. We p;ray for God’s continued blessing on our efforts to choose Stewardship as the principle way to live faith.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes resume on Sunday, November 29th for Levels Primary to 5 at West Highlands School beginning at 10:00am. Levels 6 & 7 meet at their usual times & locations through the week.
- Confirmation (Levels 8 & 9) to be confirmed in the fall of 2010 begin meeting next Sunday evening, Nov. 29th at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. For further information on Confirmation, please call Maria Boudreau at 661-0667 or Deacon Howard at 667-2523.
- 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.
- Children from all levels of our Religious Education program are invited to participate in our annual Christmas concert scheduled for December 6th at 2:00pm. Please call Glenna O’Quinn at 660.3450 for further details.
- A special visitor will be making an appearance on the Second Sunday of Advent (December 6th) at the 9:00 and 11:15 masses. All families are encouraged to be present at these celebrations.
~BAPTISM PREPARATIONL~
Parents wanting children baptized should call the Parish Office for Baptism preparation. Please call Maria or Deacon Howard at 667-2523 to book an appointment.
~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.
~80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION~
You are invited to join us at the Amherst Curling Club next Sunday, November 29th from 1:00 to 4:00pm to celebrate Sister Teresa Currie’s 80th birthday. Best wishes only.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BANQUET~
The Knights of Columbus will be having a roast beef dinner for all members and their wives on Saturday, December 12th & 6:30pm. The cost is $14.00 per person. Please call Jack Leger at 545-2418 on or before December 5th.
~HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT~
Again this year, Holy Family Parish will be having a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6th in the main church starting at 2:00 pm. Pius Burke is coordinating this event to help us prepare for the Christmas Season. Admission $5.00 per person and $10.00 per family. 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 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 next weekend we ask you bring Cookies & Cranberry Sauce or Jelly .
~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
~SACKVILLE CWL TEA & SALE~
St. Vincent's CWL Christmas Tea and Sale will take place this Sunday, November 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Church Hall, 63 Charlotte St., Sackville, NB. Admission Adults - $6.00, Children - $2.50, under 3 – Free.
~NOVEMBER PARISH EVENTS~
Nov 7th- CWL Christmas Tea & Sale
Nov 8th – Confirmation Celebration
Nov 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
Nov 29th- Advent Wreath and Pot Luck, 7:00pm
Coming in December........
Dec 6th - Special Guest at each Sunday Mass
Dec 6th - Annual Christmas Concert
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 - St. Vincent de Paul, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Tuesday - Movie Night Committee, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Wednesday - No Meeting
- Thursday - - K of C 3rd Degree Regular, 7:00pm in their Community Hall
- 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 - $241.50
Children's Offering - $26.36
Sunday Offering
Envelopes ( 155 ) $2,694.00
Loose $143.65
Pre-authorized ( 65 ) $ 1,428.16
Fundraising Campaign tally $800,000.00
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Jeremiah 33.14-16
2nd Reading – 1 Thessalonians 3.12 – 4.2
Gospel –Luke 21.25-28, 34.36