HOLY FAMILY PARISH at St. Thomas Line, Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, Newfoundland A1L 1W3 CA - Weekly Parish Bulletin - Novemver 1st, 2009 - 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time ALL SAINTS "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God!"
Weekly Parish Bulletin - Novemver 1st, 2009 - 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
ALL SAINTS
ALL SAINTS
"Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God!"
Pandemic Plan Summary
Archdiocese of St. John’s
As mentioned in the past, the Archdiocese of St. John’s has been monitoring the H1N1 Virus situation very closely.
Based on the latest information from our parishes and local health units, all parishes must implement our pandemic plan effective at all the Masses beginning the weekend October 31st -November 1st.
1. Removal of Holy Water at the entrance of the Church (to be replaced by rite of sprinkling at the beginning of Eucharist);
2. Temporary withdrawal of Communion from the cup;
3. No Communion on the tongue;
4. Hand sanitizers at the doors of the Church;
5. At the greeting of peace recommend a greeting and an acknowledgement but no shaking of the hands
6. Encourage parishioners to stay home if they exhibit flu-like symptoms.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE After Mass and on Request
COUNSELLING SERVICES
The Family Life Bureau offers Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling upon request.
One call to 579-0168 brings help
BAPTISMS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Pre-Baptism Instruction for parents (or parents-to-be) and godparents will be held on Mon., Nov. 2 at 7:00 pm. To register, please call Mildred Skiffington at 782-1919. Celebrations of the Sacrament of Baptism will be Sat., Nov. 14 at 4:30 pm & Sun., Nov. 29 at 10:30 am.
CENACLE OF PRAYER
An hour of Prayer (including Rosary), and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at Holy Family Church every Sunday at 7 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
“He is able for all time to save those who approach God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Are you being called to help others approach the mercy of God as a priest, or in the consecrated life? Contact the vocations office: Fr. Steve Courtney stjohnsvocations@gmail.com. or call 726-3660.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)
Simply stated, this is the process used in the parish community to prepare & receive people of other faiths into the Roman Catholic Church. It is a journey with the community that embraces Scripture, Doctrine, Dogma and Liturgical Formation as well as Catechetical Development. If you are not a member of the Roman Catholic Church and are interested in doing so, please call the parish office at 781-1696.
ANNUAL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FALL CONVENTION – Nov.6,7 & 8
…will be held at Holy Cross Elementary on St. Clare Ave. There will be a Public Information Meeting on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 pm. For further information please call 579-5215.
FIRST FRIDAY VISITATIONS & EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
On Friday of this week (Nov. 6), Eucharist will be brought to the sick and shut-ins in our parish. If you would like to receive, please call the parish office at 781-1696 by noon on Thursday. Also, on the first Friday of each month, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the 10 am Mass until 2 pm. Parishioners are invited to come & spend some time in prayer. If you can commit to a particular time, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board. We would like to know that there will always be someone in the church during that time.
STEWARDSHIP
God has given each of us some special abilities. It is important that we use them to help one another, passing on to others the many blessings that God has given us. “They gave their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on.” (Mark 12:44) How much of your time, other than an hour on Sunday, do you give back to God for the many blessings that you have received? Give of your time, talent and treasure until your heart knows that you have done something for God.
BORN OF THE SPIRIT
All registration for this year should now be completed. The first gathering for those registered for Year 1 will be this Sunday, Nov. 1. Year 2 will gather on Nov. 8, immediately following the 10:30 am Mass. Themes will be distributed and Annual Fees collected at that time ($30 per family).
TICKETS ON 9hp HONDA SNOW BLOWER - Approx. Value $4,500
…are available in the room off the church entrance ($2 each or 3/$5). Only two weeks left!!!. Draw Date: Nov. 15, 2009.
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL DANCE - CANCELLED
We regret to announce that the Dance scheduled for Nov. 7 at the Rotary Paradise community Centre has been cancelled due to the low number of tickets sold.
BOOSTER CLUB TICKETS
Those who have ordered tickets can now pick them up at the Church. We have a few extra tickets available. Prizes each week for 16 weeks are: $1500, $500, $300 and $200, drawn for at 8 pm Sunday nights on VOCM radio. You have 8 weeks to pay for your $40 ticket ($5 per week). Tickets can be purchased in the room off the church entrance, or by calling Albert Clarke at 744-1242.
For the last 7 years Holy Family Parish has participated in the Minor Hockey Booster Draw. To date we have received a profit of $25,177.00 for our parish.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of some additional Catechists for Children’s Liturgy. If you are able to help out, please call the parish office at 781-1696.
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
During the month of Holy Souls a “Book of Remembrance” will be placed in front of the altar to remember all those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Please take one of the sheets provided, write the names of your deceased on it and place it in the Book of Remembrance.
SAINT JOSEPH SUNDAY MISSALS – 2010
Saint Joseph Sunday Missals for 2010 have arrived and are available in the room off the church entrance at a cost of $4.50 each. Also, again this year we will have a beautiful assortment of Christmas Cards for sale (individually or packaged). Some are available now. More will be arriving within the next couple of weeks.
VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES “SMART” PROGRAM
VON St. John’s Branch “SMART” Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) are looking for volunteers and participants for their In-Home exercise program intended for older, home bound adults who would like to enhance their level of fitness, independence and mobility in the comfort of their own home. If interested in becoming a client or helping with the program, please contact Deanne at 726-8597 ext. 259 or email deanne.smith@von.ca.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Coats for the needy: Again this year, from Oct. 25 – Nov. 29 the Holy Spirit council Knights of Columbus will be collecting winter coats for the needy. The coats must be clean and in good condition. Please check and see if you have a donation for this worthy cause. Coats to be donated can be placed in the basket located in the room off the church entrance. They will be turned over to the CBS/Paradise Food Bank for distribution. Thank you.
Keep Christ in Christmas Coloring Contest: The Knights of Columbus will sponsor the annual “Keep Christ in Christmas coloring Contest again this year. Coloring sheets will be available at the church during the month of November and should be returned by Dec. 6. Prizes will be presented on Dec. 20 following the 10:30 am Mass.
The E.P. Roche Assembly: There will be an exemplification into the Patriotic 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus on Sat., Nov. 14 at St. Paul’s School on Newfoundland Drive. All Brothers holding the 3rd Degree are asked to consider applying for entry into the 4th Degree. Any Brother wishing to join the 4th Degree is asked to seek further information and forms from their nearest 4th Degree Assembly. If you wish you can contact Faithful Navigator James Murray at 722-0444 or Faithful Comptroller Greg Richard at 335-2515 for further information.
FAMILY LIFE BUREAU – FALL 2009, REGISTER NOW!!!
P.P.P. Power of Positive Parenting (4 wks) Target group: Single Moms-Daytime
Based on John Gray’s video series. Topics include: why positive parenting works, 5 skills to create cooperative, confident, and compassionate children, boys are from Mars, girls are from Venus, and how to put positive parenting into practice. Facilitator: Helen MacKinnon, M.Ed. (Counselling Psy),CCC. Begins Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:30 am -12 noon.
To register call Sr. Loretta Walsh at 579-0168 or email: flb@nf.aibn.com. Space is limited.
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET AT THE GATHERING PLACE
Sat., Nov. 7 from 9 am – 1 pm, 172 Military Road. Admission 25 cents. All proceeds in support of the Gathering Place.
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH AND MQP K OF C
…will hold a fall kitchen party at St. Pius X Parish Hall on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 pm. A hot roast beef dinner will be served and entertainment and dance to follow. Tickets-$15 each, are limited and are on sale after each weekend Mass. Please do not be disappointed and purchase your tickets now. For info. call Ron at 738-1507 or Jim at 738-0308.
LEGION OF MARY
On Wed., Nov. 18 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm the Legion of Mary are hosting an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This hour of exposition and benediction is to be held at St. Teresa’s church, everyone is welcome to come and pray for the needs of the Legion of Mary. All Legion members and auxiliary members who are able to attend are reminded of this Holy Hour.
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass) is offered weekly (on Sundays) at 9 am in the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, 170 Military Road. Entrance to chapel is adjacent to the Gathering Place. Follow signs. For information call 722-4842 or 753-2681.
CBS/PARADISE FOOD BANK - CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
For anyone who will be requiring assistance for Christmas, the deadline to register for Christmas Hampers at the CBS/Paradise Food Bank is Dec. 4, 2009.
200-TICKET DRAW
The winning number for Oct. 25 is #0172 – Patricia Viguers
Additional Bulletin Announcements Nov. 1, 2009
(Published on Website Only, not in parish bulletin)
Prayer for the Year of the Priest
Good and Gracious God,
Through your priests, your people are sanctified and invited into the mysteries of Christ, your Son.
We thank you for the gift of the priesthood to your Church, and we thank you for the generous service of our faithful priests.
Fill them with a spirit of joy in their ministry and life.
We pray also for those that you are calling into service even now, give to them an openness to your will and a love for your holy people.
May all your priests be renewed in holiness through the example of St. John Vianney, and filled with the fire of your love.
May they seek nothing but your greater glory, and daily, be renewed in their consecration for the salvation of the world.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
YEAR OF PRIESTS – SPECIAL ROSARY
On June 19, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI designated the year ending on June 19, 2010 as “The Year of Priests”. The fundamental reason for a jubilee for priests is “to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal”. We as parishioners are encouraged to pray for all priests and for vocations to the priesthood. In view of this request, we are being asked to pray a special rosary for priests throughout the remainder of the year. Copies of this special rosary are available at the church and the parish office.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
If you will be attending Memorial University this year, come visit your Roman Catholic Chaplains – Noreen Yetman and Anne Walsh – In the chaplaincy office in the Student Counselling Centre. We offer: - Opportunities to grow in and explore your faith; - Retreats and Discussion Groups; - Participation in a community of faith on campus; - Opportunities for service and other events, programs and opportunities. Drop in and talk with us! Look for our posters around the Campus!
IS THIS ALL THERE IS?
A new and vibrant seminar series in Catholic-Christian Spirituality (in The Jesuit Tradition) will begin Sept. 22 (7-8:30 pm) for younger enquirers between the ages of 20 and 40 (married, single, working people and unemployed, university types, male and female) The location will be the library of St. Bonaventure’s College (Bonaventure Ave.) Facilitated by Fr. Jack Hall, S.J. 722-3333/ jack.hall@nl.rogers.com and Sheila Duggan 754-5819/ sheilad@nl.rogers.com. Two semesters: Sept. 22 – mid Dec. and mid Jan. – end of April 2010. Nominal fee of $25.00 (per semester) to defray expenses. Come and see – give it a try with the openness of heart and mind! You’ll be warmly welcomed.
RETREAT - MARY QUEEN OF THE WORLD PARISH
An open retreat will be held from Nov. 17-20. Each night from 7:30 – 9 pm a different young adult from the Archdiocese will present their personal conversion experiences and share the important role that faith has played in their lives. The four talks will revolve around the parable of the Prodigal Son. There is no cost and all are welcome. It will be held upstairs in the Church and St. Matthew’s Chapel. For more information call 691-4728.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is scheduled for June 17 – 24, 2010. Further information will be advised as it becomes available.
PILGRIMAGES
TRIP TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
There will be a local group travelling to Our Lady of Guadalupe in November of this year. Interested persons can contact Rita Evans at 782-1159.
THE PASSION PLAY – OBERAMMERGAU 2010
This event depicting the passion of Christ at the time of the Crucifixion takes place only every ten years (since 1634). 15 day Escorted Tour with Father David Butler – May 16 – 30, 2010. For further information contact the parish office at 781-1696.
BLESSED JOURNEYS
If you are looking for a faith-filled adventure, accompanied by Church leaders, visit blessedjourneys.saltandlighttv.com.
*******
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CATHOLIC TODAY
A series of Sessions for Adults
…will be offered the third Saturday morning of each month, from 9:30 am – 12 noon at St. Teresa’s Church on Mundy Pond Road. Cost - $5 per session.
Nov. 28 We come from a long line of faithfulness
To be Catholic is to experience ourselves in relationship with:
The Communion of Saints: those here present and those who have bone before
Mary for today: her place in the Church
Dec. 19 Revelation: Our God calls us to relationship
To be Catholic means to see Scripture and Tradition as means of God’s revelation
Jan. 16 We are People of Mission
To be Catholic is to be Christ’s Hands and Feet for our world
Feb. 20 “Go, Make disciples…”
The Church exists in order to evangelize
Mar. 20 The Best-kept Secret: the Social Teaching of the Church
An overview of the rich heritage of social teaching since 1893
Apr. 17 “Let my prayer rise up like Incense”
Personal and Communal Prayer and the Liturgy of the Church
May 15 Laity and Clergy: a Fruitful Collaboration
A way of looking at gifts: naming, calling forth and calling into service
June 19 Morality and Moral Decision-Making
A framework for making moral decisions
To register call 726-3660 or email amwalsh@nf.aibn.com.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
P. O. Box 3031
Paradise, NL A1L 3W2
Paradise, NL A1L 3W2
Parish Priest:- Fr. David Butler
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Pat Burton
Finance Committee: Jim Doyle
Secretary: Edie Evans
Housekeeper: - Phyllis Thistle
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon - Monday to Friday
Pandemic Plan Summary
Archdiocese of St. John’s
As mentioned in the past, the Archdiocese of St. John’s has been monitoring the H1N1 Virus situation very closely.
Based on the latest information from our parishes and local health units, all parishes must implement our pandemic plan effective at all the Masses beginning the weekend October 31st -November 1st.
1. Removal of Holy Water at the entrance of the Church (to be replaced by rite of sprinkling at the beginning of Eucharist);
2. Temporary withdrawal of Communion from the cup;
3. No Communion on the tongue;
4. Hand sanitizers at the doors of the Church;
5. At the greeting of peace recommend a greeting and an acknowledgement but no shaking of the hands
6. Encourage parishioners to stay home if they exhibit flu-like symptoms.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Survey Results
Of a total of 236 completed questionnaires that were returned an overwhelming 229 or 97% of respondents agreed that an extension is essential to the continuing viability of the Parish.
12,000: Canadian 2009 March for Life Smashes Previous Attendance Records
Under the threat of dark clouds and sometimes through pouring rain, a record-smashing crowd of 12,000 Canadians today gathered on Parliament Hill for a rally and then marched through the streets of Ottawa in protest against 40 years of legalized abortion in Canada
Yesterday, October 17 was the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
From the Religious Social Action Coalition of Newfoundland & Labrador Representing Anglican, Baptist, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Moravian, Mennonite, Muslim, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, United Church Yesterday, October 17 ...