HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
March 7, 2010
Click here to see previous (Feb 28, 2010) bulletin
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
~News from the Construction Site~
A Letter to the Parishioners is attached to this week's bulletin to bring everyone up to date on our new facility.
~ARE WE WELCOMING~
The second decal on our Lenten altar frontal is entitled “Welcoming”. On our Pathway to the Cross and to our new church we are urged to be a welcoming community where individuals and families will feel that they can come and worship with us but also a community in which their time, talent and treasure will be recognized and challenged. This call to be “Welcoming” places a special challenge to us who are faithfully present and the individuals who first meet those testing or experiencing a new community. Let us pray that we will be seen as people striving to have this disposition.
~LENTEN PRAYER~
Sunday, March 7th @ 4:30pm – Evening Prayer
Friday, March 12th @ 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross
~LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE SERIES~
The Little Rock Scripture Series continues this week. Monday's session will begin at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. Little Rock is repeated on Thursday morning at 10:30 in the Church Hall. Mass follows at 12:10.
~PARISH PRAYER WALL~
During the Lenten Season parishioners are encouraged to place prayer intentions on our prayer wall, located in the Church. Frequent visits to the wall will encourage you to pray for the intentions placed there as part of your Lenten prayer. Intentions will be mentioned at least once during the weekend masses in our Prayers of the Faithful.
~STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC 2010
“THE WORD BECAME FLESH”~
Steubenville Atlantic for 2010 will take place at St. FX University in Antigonish, from July 30th to August 1st. Cost of this year’s event is $185.00 per participant who registers before March 31st. Those registering after March 31st will pay $210.00. A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is due within 10 days of the group's registration. We would like to form our parish group to meet the March deadline. The event is open to those preparing to receive Confirmation this year and also to High School youth. Interested young people, please call Deacon Howard 667-2523, Geoff Baldwin 686-3021 or Maria Boudreau 661-0667 for more information.
~HOLY FAMILY YOUTH GROUP RETURNS~
Our youth group meets this Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 8:30 in the Church Hall. Youth from Level 7 and up are welcome to participate in socializing, learning and having fun with fellow young parishioners. All are invited to “Come and See” what Kim has planned for young people. She also could use some assistance from parents who want to offer support. New protocols around safety of children and vulnerable adults are being formulated by the Archdiocese that will require our attention in the coming months. Please offer your support and for more information, please call Kim White at 661-2217.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- There will be no classes for Levels Primary to Level 5 at West Highlands School on March 14th because of spring break. Classes will resume Sunday, March 21st beginning at 10:00am. For Levels 6 to Confirmation, these catechists will advise their children of their schedule for the spring break period.
- A brief parent meeting of children receiving First Eucharist this year will take place this Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Church Hall. It is important that at least one parent attend as we move toward the celebration of First Eucharist scheduled for Sunday, April 25th.
- First Reconciliation for children from Level 3 will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27th at 10:00am in the Church. A meeting of participating parents and children receiving the sacrament will take place Thursday, March 25th in the Church Hall beginning at 6:30. All parents and children are asked to be present.
- A Seder Supper will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 6:00pm in the Church Hall for Confirmandi and their parents. The Seder Supper is the ritual meal shared by the Jewish people that celebrates the Passover that begins the exodus and freedom for the Israelites from slavery at the hands of Pharaoh. It is the ritual meal, Jesus shared with His disciples, at the Last Supper. This meal is hosted by members of our Parish Prayer Group, Our Lady's Community of the Lord's Praise.
~WORLD DAY OF PRAYER~
The World Day of Prayer Service will take place at the First Baptist Church on Friday, March 12th at 7:00pm. The service will teach us about Cameroon's intricate cultures and social challenges, including concerns about the exploitation of children and the spread of HIV/AIDS. All parishioners are welcomed to worship together at this service.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP~
The Knights of Columbus scholarship applications are now being accepted for post secondary education. Scholarships are open to those graduating from High School this year, as well as, students enrolled in their first year of post secondary education. Deadline for applications is March 12, 2010. Forms are available at the back of the Church.
WebEditor's Note: There is also a current CWL Bursary opportunity. Deadline for the Alice Egan Hagen Bursary is March 31, 2010. This bursary is available to a CWL member upgrading her education. The Application and Bursary criteria is posted here and avaiable for download.
~KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST~
The Knights of Columbus will be having a breakfast (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, toast, tea & coffee) on Saturday, March 13th at the K of C Community Centre, Robie Street from 8:00 to 10:00am. $5.00 plate and all are welcomed. A free-will offering will be taken in support of Leonard LeBlanc's recovery.
WEEKEND OF GRACE CONFERENCE
The 4th Annual Regional Catholic Women's Conference to be held April 16-18th at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax is over two-thirds sold out! Women from all four Atlantic Provinces and for the first time Ontario and Quebec have already registered to hear keynote speaker Patti Gallagher-Mansfield who is back by popular demand. Pre-registration only - $165.00 registration fee. Call (902) 443-1330 or visit Weekend of Grace for more information.
~INCOME TAX PREPARATION~
Are you a senior or low income person or family? As a service to parishioners, Maria Kirkpatrick will prepare your Income Tax return free of charge. Please contact Maria at the Parish Office at 667-2523 for more particulars. All information will be kept confidential.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday
- Little Rock Scripture Series, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
Sr. Teresa’s RCIA Aftercare, 7:30pm at her home on Clifford Street. - Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - CWL General Meeting with Rice Meal, following 6:00 pm Mass
- Thursday -
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
Liturgical Committee, , 7pm in the Church Office
K of C 3rd Degree Business, 7pm
- Saturday - Stewardship Council, 9:00am in the Church Office
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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 - $282.00
Children's Offering - $36.71
Fuel Offering - $30.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (162) $2,643.25
Loose $193.83
Pre-authorized ( 62 ) $ 1,388.58
Budget $4,519.00 shortage $293.34
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Joshua 5.9a, 10-12
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 5.17-21
Gospel –Luke 15.1-3, 11-32