HOLY FAMILY PARISH WEEKLY BULLETIN
"Stewardship - A Way of Life"
February 28, 2010
Click here to see previous (Feb 21, 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
Click here to visit our Diocesan Website
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~
Photos from the construction site through February 26th. More Photos are posted on our Flickr site.
~WE HAVE BEGUN THE JOURNEY~
With a very imaginative theme and timely gesture, we have begun the final journey in this church to Easter. Employing the traditional pillars of Lent – prayer, fasting and abstinence we are also symbolically bearing our crosses on our person as we move through Lent to Easter and still further to our new place of assembly and church. The new symbol on our altar frontal reminds us that we are called to show our love of neighbour through service.
~WHO CARVED THE CROSSES AND CREATED THE FRONTAL?~
At least fifteen pyxes have been returned to the Parish since we put out the call a couple of weeks ago and we are grateful for that. But the return shows us the good work that is being done by faithful parishioners for those who are confined to their homes. A blessing indeed.
~LENTEN PRAYER~
Sunday, Feb 28th @ 4:30pm – Evening Prayer
Friday, March 5th @ 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross
~COFFEE MORNING TODAY~
This Sunday after both masses, the Parish Life Committee will host our regular coffee morning. The committee will be serving “Sinn-A-Buns” on this occasion. Everyone is welcomed to “socialize with us – no cost but your time”.
~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.
~PASSION PLAY~
Due to a lack participants, the Passion Play planned for the end of March has been cancelled. We thank those who came faithfully the past few weeks to begin preparing for the presentation. We will think about a Passion Presentation in 2011 in our new church.
~HOLY FAMILY YOUTH GROUP RETURNS~
Due to family illness, youth group activities were suspended in the fall. Our youth leader is now available to resume activity this Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 8:30 in the Church Hall. Youth from Level 7 and up are welcome to participate by socializing, learning and having fun with fellow young parishioners. All are welcome 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 protocol 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.
~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.
~RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS~
- Classes continue at West Highlands School beginning at 10:00am for levels Primary to Level 5.
- Level 6 and Confirmation meet on Sunday evening at 7:00 .
- Level 7 meet on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm
~2009 DONATION RECEIPTS ~
Donation receipts are available on the table at the back of the church for those who did not receive their receipt.
~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.
~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.
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.
~LENTEN FOLDERS~
Lenten folders are included with last week's bulletin. We ask that you take them home and return them with your offering at Easter.
~BOOKS WANTED~
The Bridge Adult Service Centre is looking for donations of used books and magazines for their book sale at the Amherst Centre on Friday, April 9th from 10am to 7pm and Saturday, April 10th from 10am to 2pm. Call 667-5670 to have your book donation picked up.
~STEWARDSHIP CORNER~
Jesus is transfigured on the mountaintop. Peter, James & John want to remain because they received a glimpse of His glory as the Son of God. They wanted to preserve the moment. Service to others transfigures us in the eyes of the recipient. Serving others also changes us in a profound way. God “graces” acts of service with feelings of satisfaction and the desire, like His Son, to serve others. Acts of service change the communities in which we live. May we use God given strengths and talents to best serve our parish community in a way that reflects God's glory.
~MEETINGS~
Meetings this week...
- Monday - Little Rock Scripture Series, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Tuesday - No Meeting
- Wednesday - CWL Executive, 7:00pm in the Church Hall
- Thursday -
Prayer Group, 6:30pm in the Church Sacristy
K of C 4th Degree, 7pm
- Saturday - No Meeting
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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 - $307.60
Children's Offering - $38.31
Fuel Offering - $199.00
Sunday Offering
Envelopes (171) $2,831.00
Loose $152.96
Pre-authorized ( 62 ) $ 1,388.58
Budget $4,519.00 shortage $146.46
Thank you for your generosity.
~READINGS For Next Week~
1stReading – Exodus 3.18a, 13-15
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 10.1-6, 10-12
Gospel –Luke 13.1-9