WELCOME
Our parish extends a warm welcome to Father Albert of St. Theresa's Parish
, St. John's. We are very appreciative for his kindness in celebrating
Eucharist with us this weekend. Welcome to our parish.
** During the coming week I will continue to enjoy holiday. If there is
an emergency, you may call the parish secretary and she will respond to
your needs. **
WEEKEND MASS
Saturday: Feb. 1st 5:00 p.m. Mary Cole; Frank Pendergast; Jake
Bradbury; Marjorie Sweeney; Tom Brazil; Spec. Int; John Lewis; Thomas
& Catherine Kennedy; Patrick Normore; Francis Hammond; Mary Stoyles;
Tom Tremblett
Sunday: Feb. 2nd 10:30 a.m. Vocation to the priesthood and Religious Life.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: Week of Jan. 25th to Jan. 31st
Stan Cobb Jr.
COLLECTION
Offertory
128-envelopes.........................................................................................$1177.31
Dues...........................................................................................................................$10.00
Initial
5-envelopes......................................................................................................$43.00
Toonie
Collection........................................................................................................$21.50
Thank you for your financial support
Sympathy
Our family extends sympathy to the families of the late Mary Stoyles, Tim
Norcott & Tom Tremblett. May they share in the peace of eternal life.
Parish Bingo
On Sunday, February 2nd at 2:30 p.m. there will be a parish bingo at the
hall. This is a monthly event for the parish and we need your support.
Please support the cause and help raise some funds to meet the monthly
expenses of the parish.
Tax Receipts
Tax Receipts for the year 2002 are available at the church. Please drop by
the sacristy and collect you receipt. Thank you for your support.
Liturgical Ministers
Saturday Feb. 1st 5:00p.m. Readers: Christine Tulk & Christy Foley
Eucharistic Ministers: Luke Roberts, Jocelyn Murphy
Rosanne Grant, Theresa Whelan
Presentation of Gifts: Mabel Gendreau & Susan Gorman
Childrens Liturgy Team: Deedee Conway
Ushers: Ed Dwyer, Pete Power Sr., Bill Hammond, George Jackman, Paul
Young; Sam Kavanagh
Sunday Feb. 2nd 10:30a.m. Readers: Sharon Hammond & Karen Seward
Eucharistic Ministers: John & Rose Kent
Arthur Whelan, Kayla Foley
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil & Family
Childrens Liturgy Team: Kevin George & Kayla Foley
Ushers: Ray Kennedy, Luke Roberts, Rick Whalen, Tom Cole, Charlie O'Brien
Knights of Columbus
Sincere thanks to the Knights of Columbus who donated $250.00 to the
parish to pay for the purchase of the Christmas sign which was erected in
front of our church.
At the present time, the Knights are selling tickets at a cost of
$40.00 per ticket. The ticket sweep is part of the state lottery
throughout the province. These tickets are expensive but the prizes are as
follows: 1st prize: $40,000.00; 2nd prize : $10,000.00; 3rd prize:
$5000.00; 4th prize: $3,000.00; ten prizes: $500.00 each; ten draws: $
1,000.00 each . Also, the seller of the ticket will win a major prize. If
you wish to purchase a ticket, you may pay it off in weekly installments
such as $5.00 per week. The draw date is May 17, 2003. For further
information, call Fred Carroll or Pat Craig.
The Knights of Columbus are always in need of new members. On February
2nd at 7:30 p.m. a subcommittee of the Knights will to meet to discuss the
future direction of the Knights of Columbus. It is important for us to set
goals and to gain a greater appreciation of the many activities we can do
in our parish. If you have suggestions for the future direction/activities
of the Knights, please call the parish or else Mr. Fred Carroll who the
Grand Knight. Your ideas are most welcome.
Church Envelopes
You are asked to pick up your church envelopes for 2003 at the back of the
church. If you do not use envelopes, you are encouraged to do so. All
contributions are tax deductible.
Emergency Lanes
Parishioners are asked that they do not block the emergency lanes for
ambulance, fire trucks or other needs. Last weekend, someone had to leave
early and unfortunately was unable to access the main entrance near the
grotto and parish sign. Please do not block lanes. It was be a chance that
someone is need of hospital care and you may be the one that prevents a
quick response from the ambulance.
Meetings : Sacramental Preparation
Parents are asked to attend the following meetings with respect to their
children's sacramental preparation:
Saturday, February 1st : 3:00 p.m. : Parents of children in year 1
religion program.
Thursday, February 6th 7:30 p.m. : Parents of children for First
Eucharist. This meeting will be at the parish hall following mass. This is
the meeting to discuss preparations for the celebration of first
Eucharist.
Classes for the Sacrament of Penance will take place at the following
times:
Saturday, February 15th and 22nd at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 2nd, 9th ,
16th, 23rd, 30th and
Sunday, April 6th, at 9:30 a.m. at the hall.
The dates for the celebration of the sacraments will take place:
Sunday, May 4th , 10:30 a.m. : Celebration of First Eucharist.
Wednesday, April 9th , 7:00 p.m. : Sacrament of Penance for New Penitents
Sunday, May 25th , 10:30 a.m. : Sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Patrick's Day Weekend: March 15th, 16th and 17th
Plans are well underway for a great St. Patrick's Day Weekend. Please
schedule the following events into your calendar and support the cause:
Wednesday, March 12th: Super Card Game with special prizes to be held
at the Parish hall.
Saturday, March 15th: Irish Stew Supper: Take Out: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
: $ 3.00
Eat In : 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. : $ 4.00
No tickets required: Just drop In and enjoy Irish Stew and Irish Music
Sat., March 15th: Dance to the Irish Music : $3:00 admission: Music by
Shirley Murphy
Sunday, March 16th: 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception School: Irish
Concert with plenty of music, skits and recitations. Admission $ 3.00.
If you are interested in helping with the concert, please call the
parish office. Your support will make it a wonderful time for all.
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