HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN

"Stewardship - A Way of Life"

August 1, 2010

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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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~COULD WE HAVE ASKED FOR MORE!~

As a people of Church, this Parish could not have been more blessed last weekend. To close one church and to dedicate another all on the one day is an experience that most probably will never be repeated. What a privilege for all of us. All of this could not have happened without the effort of many of our parishioners over several years and, more demanding, in the past few days and weeks before last weekend. Truly for us the word theme “See I am Making  All Things New” on our new parish hall entrance sums up for us the feeling of a special grace we have received. Blessings on everyone and thanks to all. What can the Lord possibly have in store for us in the future??



~CLOSING LITURGY FOR YEAR OF THE PRIESTS~

For the past year, over the whole world, there have been different events celebrating what was named “The Year of the Priest”. In our own Diocese it began at a special celebration last year on August 4th at St. John Vianney Church in Lower Sackville. The priests of the Diocese will gather there again this Thursday night to draw to a close the celebrations in our Diocese. This gathering is announced on the Diocesan side of the bulletin today. Throughout the year, an icon of the Christ was honored and displayed in all the parishes and in our own early last fall. The occasion of these events hopefully will have us to pray for our priests but also to pray that we might have some young men from the Parish pray and consider this as their vocation.



~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. We have begun selling tickets on our beautiful quilt at various locations around town. Anyone interested in helping us to sell tickets is asked to call Judy at 667-1620.



~PARISH OFFICE CLOSED~

We ask you to note that the Parish office will be closed on August 2nd to observe the holiday.



~UPCOMING CEMETERY MASS

The Saint Charles – Nativity Cemetery Committee invites you to the Annual Cemetery Mass on Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30pm.  You are encouraged to bring some portable chairs with you, as seating is limited. If there is rain that evening the Mass will be celebrated at the Church. A collection for cemetery maintenance will be taken up at this Mass and envelopes are attached to the bulletin for your use. You are reminded to make your cheque payable to Saint Charles – Nativity Cemetery.



~MASS & OFFICE SUMMER SCHEDULE CONTINUES~

1st - The Lord’s Day Celebrations- We will continue with the present weekend schedule of Saturday at 4:30 and Sunday at 10:00am until and including Sunday, September 6th.
2nd - Week Day Celebrations- Throughout the summer the schedule is Monday and Friday at 9:30am. Beginning the week of September 6th it will be Monday and Friday at 9:30am and Wednesday at 6:30pm
3rd - Summer Office Hours Monday to Friday- 9:00am to 12 noon will continue until September 7th.



~RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION~

The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process that invites adult inquirers to come to know our Catholic faith and tradition. Weekly gatherings begin late September – early October and continue until Easter. Participants gather with a team who share faith experiences and lead participants in finding out the meaning of being a Roman Catholic. Participation in the RCIA program does not obligate an inquirer to join the Church. It is a discernment process that asks for your full commitment and participation with the team. If you ever wondered about our faith and would like to know more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, please contact Sister Teresa Currie 667-5611 or Deacon Howard Gotell 667-2523.



~STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC 2010~

This weekend 11 parishioners from the Parish are attending the annual Steubenville youth gathering at St. FX University in Antigonish. The gathering is a celebration of faith with powerful talks, liturgies, music and fun. Many of the Atlantic bishops will be present to accompany some  700 young people at the gathering. Sasha Baldwin,  Joshua Beal, Allison Borden, Caleb Hayes, Colleen & Thomas Keagan, Gillian & Willie Moore, Geoff Baldwin, Maria Boudreau  and Deacon Howard are attending. Please pray that the event will be a faith filled experience for those attending.



~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.



~BLESSING OF OUR NEW ORGAN~

On August 15th our new organ, donated by John Waugh in memory of his wife Diane, will be blessed at the 10:00 Eucharist.



~HANDBAGS & GLADRAGS!~

We are looking for good used purses, wallets, clutch bags and scarves for an upcoming Parish fundraiser. You can drop these off at the entrance to the church in the boxes provided.



~ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE CROPS~

The Annual Blessing of the Crops Mass will be held on Sunday, August 8th  in St. Denis Church in Minudie at 2:00pm.



~ANNUAL OPEN AIR MASS~

St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery Committee of Joggins will be holding their annual Open Air Mass this Sunday, August 1st at 2:00pm in the Ragged Reef Cemetery. If it is raining, the Mass will be held in the Church. After the celebration a buffet will be served  in the hall. Please come along and enjoy a meal and time of fellowship.



~PARISH LEGACY FUND ~

To date over 160 people have donated to the Parish Legacy Fund. For a donation of $109.00 a small engraved plaque will be placed on the back of the kneeler portion of the new chairs. Monies raised from this project will be used towards the cost of the new kneeler/chairs. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones. If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative plaque toward the cost of the new chairs, please contact Maria at the Church Office.

For those interested but not able to pick up a form, a downloadable version is available on our Website. Legacy Fund Form



~UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS~

** CWL Bean Supper- Saturday, September 18th
** Parish Fall Fair – Saturday, October 2nd  More information in future bulletins.
**Annual Turkey Supper- Sunday, October 3rd
**Annual Fashion Show- Sunday, October 24th.


~MEETINGS~

Meetings this week...



Notes and Reminders



FINANCIAL CORNER
St. Vincent de Paul - $47.51
Children's Offering - $17.11
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (145) $2,057.00
Loose $308.69     
Pre-authorized ( 62 ) $ 1,335.66

Sunday Offering Budget $4,519.00  shortage $817.65

Mass of Dedication - $2002.56

Thank you for your generosity.

READINGS For Next Week
 
1stReading –  Wisdom 18.6-9

2nd Reading – Hebrews 11.1-2, 8-19

Gospel –Luke 12.32-48

Peace starts with a smile