PAR BULLETIN - April 26

4th SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 26th, 2015
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
DAILY WEEKDAY MASSES
MON, TUES, THURS & FRI – 12:15 pm,
WED, 9:00 am
EVENA PRAYER SERVICE - WED., 7 pm
Meet Our Office Staff &
Volunteers
Pastor: Fr. Patrick Cosgrove
Assistant: Fr. John DeCoste
Deacon: Tom Smith
Administrative Assistant: Kelley SullivanDurnford
Director of Religious Education: Peggy Dupuy
Pastoral Assistant: Claire Pottie
Parish Council Chair: Rosemarie Sampson
Choir Leaders:
Saturday
4:00pm: Chris Mader
Sunday
9:00 am: Brent MacDonald
11:15 am: Betty Gillis
6:00 pm: Roxanne Pereira
Our choirs are always ready to welcome new
members. If you are interested in joining a
choir please call the office or speak to a choir
leader before or after Mass.
During Wednesday evening eVena Prayer or by
appointment
SICK & HOMEBOUND
If you know someone who is seriously ill, in the hospital
or homebound that would like a Parish Visitor or to
receive Communion, please contact the Parish Office
SENIORS' MASSES
The Berkeley: Third Wednesday, 10:15 am
Northwood Ivany Place: Every Saturday, 11:00 am
PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES
Readings for next week:
May 3rd – 5th Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 9.26-31
Second Reading: 1 John 3.18-24
Gospel: John 15.1-4
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS
Parish Council: First Thursday, 7 pm,
Knights of Columbus: 4th Thursday, 7 pm
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 2nd Wed, 6:30 pm
Catholic Women’s League: 3rd Saturday, 2 pm
Carmelites: First Saturday, 9 am
K OF C GRAND KNIGHT:
Titus Gomez
CWL PRESIDENT:
Sharon Forbrigger
NO SCENTS MAKES GOOD
SENSE!
Please refrain from wearing
perfume/cologne to Mass.
UPCOMING
UPCOMING EVENTS
APR 27 – SCANS LECTURE – 10:00 AM – HALL
APR 29 - TOASTMASTERS – 7:00 PM – HALL
APR 29 – EVENA PRAYER – 7:00 PM
MAY 2 – 1st HOLY COMMUNION RETREAT – 9:00
AM – HALL
MAY 3 – 1st HOLY COMMUNION – 6:00 PM –
RECEPTION FOLLOWING
MAY 6 - TOASTMASTERS – 7:00 PM – HALL
MAY 6 – EVENA PRAYER – 7:00 PM
EVENA PRAYER
Congratulations to All Intercessors, we have
reached 10,000 + eVena prayers!
Pope Francis says, "This is a prayer we must
pray every day: Holy Spirit, make my heart
open to the word of God; make my heart open
to goodness, make my heart open to the
beauty of God every day." Try it!!
If you would like us to pray for others, know
eVena Prayer is here for you if you cannot pray
yourself.
If you would like to join eVena Prayer,
please leave a message at the office.
Blessings and the grace of God to you and all
yours!
With Fr. John Fletcher,
C.C.
Tuesday – Thursday
May 19-21
7:00 -8:30 pm
PLUS!!
Friday Night Music
And
Songs of Inspiration
May 22
7:00 pm in the Parish
Hall
HISTORICAL INTRODUCTIONS TO
TODAY’S READINGS
First reading: Acts 4.7-12
The original audience of the book of Acts were
Greek converts to Christ. They were curious about
how a religion that had started among Jews had
come to embrace them. Saint Luke tells how
Peter's strong preaching of Jesus made Jewish
leaders draw the line.
Second reading: 1 John 3.1-2
For a community torn apart by the exaggerated
claims of some of its dissident members, John
writes a soothing solution. Just as Jesus went
unrecognized by many, so the true believers are
misunderstood. And contrary to the claims of
some to have special knowledge of the ways of
God, there are things yet to be revealed to
anyone..
Gospel: John 10.11-18
For the same community, John gives a picture of
Jesus' tender care for his followers, and a clear
statement that authority belongs to him because
he obeys his Father and is self-sacrificing for his
flock, doubtful disciples, and connecting their
heritage to the startling events of their present.
On June 7th, HRM is coming together to walk for those
most in need. We are raising funds and awareness for
those in poverty by assisting with Food, Heating,
Power and Emergencies.
Step Up | Walk For Your Neighbour is a 3 kilometre
community walk + celebration starting at 6032
Normandy Drive and ending at 2435 Brunswick
Street (beside Hope Cottage), where there will be
an event grounds consisting of music, family play
area, company and group tents and banners, food
and refreshments, photo area, official remarks and
a social. Everyone is welcome to become involved
and walk with us on June 7th as we help local
neighbours together and connect our community.
Contact Us!
Please contact The Step Up Walk with any questions.
We're here to help!
902-252-3911
info@stepupwalk.ca
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
As World Day of Prayer for Vocations, falls on Sunday,
April 26th, let us ask our Founder Father Michael
McGivney to intercede for us as we pray and work for
more holy vocations for the Church. Few things are
more important to the life of the Church than vocations.
For this reason, the Knights of Columbus has always
offered prayers, spiritual support and monetary
assistance for those young men and women who are
discerning a life in the priesthood or religious life.
We also encourage all Knights to look within their own
families - to our sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and
Grandchildren - for possible priestly or religious
vocations.
For more information please contact Grand Knight
Titus Gomez at 835 7537, 456 4293 or e-mail,
tgomez@eastlink ca
THE CATHOLIC
WOMEN’S
LEAGUE
For Info Contact: www.stignatiuscwl.org
League President: Sharon Forbrigger
902-832-9260 or email president@stignatiuscwl.org
PARISH COUNCIL SEEKING NEW
MEMBERS!
Do you want to make a difference in the life of your
parish? Do you know someone who could make a
contribution to the parish? The parish council is now
seeking new members for a three year term. The
parish council is an advisory body to the parish priest
and makes recommendations that impact the life of the
parish. The parish council does not deal with acts of
administration. The Council meets monthly from
September to June of each year. If you, or someone
you know, are interested, please contact Michelle at
Kucey@ns.sympatico.ca or Rosemarie at
Rosemarie.Sampson@msvu.ca
Contact: Peggy Dupuy: religed@eastlink.ca
Phone: 835-2360
Reflecting with Children
After the Gospel, ask the children to recall what they
heard, help them to recall that Jesus, like the true
shepherd, will never leave us. He will always care for
us even when we are in danger. Even when we are
afraid, he is not afraid. He is even willing to die rather
than leave us.
BOTTLE
COLLECTION!!
If you would like to help
send 6 youth to Steubenville we are asking for
donations of returnable recycling. You can drop your
blue bags off at the office and place them on the side
balcony where they will be picked up.
If you are unable to drop them off please call Peggy at
the parish office at 902-835-2910 and she will arrange
to pick them up. Donations will also be welcomed if you
don’t have any returnable’s. You can drop your
donation in the regular Sunday collection in an
envelope marked “Youth”.
SCANS LECTURE: Anthony
Trollope, the great English
novelist – Monday, April 27th
If you liked Downton Abbey, you will love Trollope's
delightful guide through the intrigues and machinations
of Victorian England! Fred Vaughan, a Halifax native,
constitutional scholar, and devoted Trollope fan, will
celebrate the 200th anniversary of Trollope’s birth.
10 am to 12 pm at St. Ignatius Church Hall, 1288
Bedford Highway, Bedford, public welcome. For more
information, call 902-444-7588 or see
www.theSCANS.ca
Save the Date: June 5-6!
The 2015 Assembly of
the People of God is
quickly approaching!
This year’s Assembly
is June 5 & 6, 2015,
and will focus on the first of our three diocesan pastoral
themes, Mission.
Registration opens May 1!
This year’s Assembly will look a little different, and
responds directly to participant feedback from our
previous Assemblies and information received through
phase one of our Pastoral Planning process: the event
provides people with workshops that are more practical
and hands on, and with opportunities to customize their
experience to meet their needs and particular
charismas.
A reception in the church hall will follow.
Everyone is invited to attend! A special invitation is
extended to former parishioners and members of
Acadian and Mi'kmaq communities with connections to
the original parish community.
Upcoming Presbyteral
Ordinations
Archbishop Mancini is pleased to
announce the upcoming
presbyteral ordinations in the
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica:
May 9, 2015 at 11:00am – Br. Pio Libby, FoH
August 15, 2015 at 10:30am – Rev. Mr. E. James
O’Connor
This event is also a chance to celebrate the progress
we have made so far in our pastoral planning
throughout the diocese. Please save the date of June 5
&6 for our 2015 Assembly of the People of God. Cost
to attend the conference is $20. Registration opens
May 1!
All are welcome to attend the ordinations, and we ask
that you keep both of these men in your prayers as
they prepare for their ordinations.
Contact any member of the Office of Pastoral Life and
New Evangelization for more information or if you have
any questions.
We're less than
three months away
from Steubenville
Atlantic 2015, a
weekend of amazing
speakers, dynamic
music, and powerful experiences of the
sacraments.
St. Anselm's Parish 275th
Anniversary
Celebrate on April 26, 2015
at 10:30am St. Anselm's
Parish, West Chezzetcook
275th Anniversary! The
parish was founded in 1740.
Before the celebration of the
Eucharist, two youth choirs will offer a mini concert.
The St. Anselm's choir will be joined by the Knights of
Columbus choir and the Knight's Honour Guard and
Colour Party.
Steubenville Atlantic 2015
Have you registered yet?
Join a group in your parish or community, or
contact us to find out how to start your own group.
You won't regret it!
In the meantime, visit our website,
www.halifaxyarmouth.org, like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter to stay up to date!
WHEN: July 3-5, 2015
WHERE: Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
DIOCESAN EVENTS
• Rev. Joseph
MacKinnon’s 40th
Anniversary of
Ordination Celebration
Hosting Parish: Saint Marguerite
Bourgeoys, Hammonds Plains
Date(s): Sunday, April 26 2015 at 7:009:00pm
A celebration to recognize and give thanks for the
many years of ministry that Rev. MacKinnon has
shared throughout the Diocese.
The evening begins with prayer at 7:00pm, followed by
music and hospitality.
Best wishes only — all most welcome!
Location: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, 1274
Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds
Plains, NS, Canada
• 4th Annual HalifaxYarmouth Diocesan
CWL Convention
Hosting Parish: Holy Family, Amherst
Date(s): Friday, May 01, 2015
Registration: 6:00pm, Friday, May 1 until Sunday,
Luncheon at 12 Noon
This is the 4th Annual Convention of the HalifaxYarmouth Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s
League of Canada.
Location: Holy Family, Amherst
63 Church St., PO Box 1075 NS B4H 4E2
Holy Family, Amherst
63 Church St., PO Box 1075 NS B4H 4E2
• 10th Anniversary of his
Priestly Ordination - Fr.
Randy Doucette
• The 9th annual Weekend
of Grace for Women
The 9th annual Weekend
of Grace for Women,
with keynote speaker Dr.
Mary Healy, will be held
May 1, 2 and 3 at the
Lord Nelson Hotel,
Halifax.
Dr. Healy was recently
appointed as a member of
the Pontifical Biblical
Commission, a group of biblical scholars who serve as
consultants to the pope on biblical matters. She speaks
nationally and internationally on topics related to
Scripture, the theology of the body, and the spiritual
life.
Attendance through pre-registration only and
registration is now open. Visit
www.weekendofgrace.com for more information.
Hosting Parish: St. Philip Neri Mission,
Musquodoboit Harbour
Date(s): Sunday, May 03, 2015
The Ladies Guild and Pastoral Council of St. Philip Neri
Church is holding a “coffee and conversation” reception
following the 11:00am Mass,
to congratulate our Pastor, Fr. Randy Doucette,
on the 10th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination
All are welcome to join us to offer him best wishes.
Location: Saint Philip Neri Mission,
Musquodoboit Harbour