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~



~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...



Notes and Reminders



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 

“Peace Starts with a Smile“