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Last Updated:
03/6/2010

 

 

>>> Sunday Bulletin

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 7, 2010

BLESSED BROTHER ANDRE TO BE CANONIZED:

It is with much joy that the Bishops of Canada welcome that Blessed Brother Andre Bessette the inspiration behind St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal will be canonized at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on October 17. Brother Andre lived his life with great humility. Guided by a deep faith and devotion to St. Joseph, he dedicated his life to praying, serving the poor, welcoming strangers, healing the sick and comforting the suffering. To this day his memory remains an important witness to all Canadians of faith and love. May his legacy remind us of what each of us can achieve through faith and love. In his own words, “It is with the smallest brushes that artists paint the most beautiful pictures.” [Bishop Pierre Morrissette, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops]

Brother Andre’s life shows us the power of faith and the importance of concern for the sick and others in need. In this solemn act, the Roman Catholic Church is honouring a Canadian who achieved greatness through humility, determination and service to others. [Prime Minister Stephen Harper]

 

NOTE OF SYMPATHY:

is extended to the family and friends of Nora Noel who died this week. Funeral - Tuesday, 10:30

 

CELEBRATING THE WORD:

Each Thursday during Lent there will be an opportunity to participate in a guided Scripture reflection at All Hallows Parish at 7:00 p.m.

 

LENTEN REFLECTION:

The Catholic Women’s League is sponsoring Lenten reflections during Lent. The next reflection entitled Praying With Jesus will be this Wednesday at the Cathedral after morning Mass and will be led by Father Ambrose Hynes

 

WOMEN OF PEACE AND HOPE:

Is this year’s theme for the Catholic Women’s League. The League invites all Catholic women to journey in a sisterhood of faith, fun and fulfillment. They are the united voice of Catholic women across Canada providing faith-based opportunities for social interaction, personal development and community service. The League is presently having a membership drive. You are invited to join them. Membership fees are $14.00. You may place your name and dues in an envelope marked CWL and place it in the regular Sunday collection.

 

WEEKEND RETREAT:

The Newfoundland Catholic Renewal is sponsoring a weekend retreat, Return to the Shepherd, at St. Catherine’s Renewal Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor on April 16 - 18. The facilitator is Gerard MacDonald of PE. Space is limited. For more information and to register call 747-9730.

 

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

“He said to the gardener, “See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on the fig tree, and still I find none.” Lk 13.7
Are we like the barren fig tree? What does God find when He searches for the fruits which we have given back?

 

A GOD FOR ALL SEASONS:

The National Catholic Mission for 2010 will be seen on Vision TV on Monday and Tuesday evenings, March 29 and 30. Speakers: Sister Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun and Director of the Benedictine Center for Contemporary Spirituality in Erie, PA, and Father Pat Fitzpatrick, a member of the Spiritan Community.

 

DEVELOPMENT & PEACE

The committee is asked to meet this Monday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Residence.

 

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:

this Tuesday. March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Cathedral Residence

 

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING:

at the Cathedral Residence this Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.

 

LIVING FAITH:

booklets for April-May-June are available in sacristy.

 

CATECHETICS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH:

March 8 – Year 3 at 6:30 p.m.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:

Council will meet this Tuesday at the usual time and place.
 

CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS [Faster, Higher, Stronger]:

These three words were adopted in 1894 as the official motto of the Olympic Games. Originally the idea of Dominican Father Henri Didon to motivate students in his gym class to strive for personal excellence, this motto has been inspiring world class athletes ever since. May all of us apply the same principles to our own lives, so together we may grow into world class human beings. [Excerpt from a letter by Bishop Pierre Morrissette, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.]

 

WORLD YOUTH DAY RECYCLABLE DRIVE:

Any parishioner who would like to have their recyclables picked up are asked to call Des Cave or Philip at 634-1809.

 

TICKETS:

We would like to see each family take a book of tickets for themselves and one for their children who live away from home so that our ticket drive on $1,000 will be successful. Tickets may be picked up in the sacristy, at the parish office, or from Uriel Boland at 634-2230. We are getting near the draw date of March 28, so we ask that those with tickets make every attempt possible to sell them and to get the stubs in as soon as possible.

 

ESSAY CONTEST:

The State Council of the Knights of Columbus for Newfoundland and Labrador is sponsoring a 500 word essay contest for students from Grade 7 to 12. Participants are to write on the following subject:
Religion has obviously played and continues to play a significant role in the lives of people of every culture and nation, presumably because it addresses that most important question - what is life’s meaning, purpose and goal, in a world that attempts to diminish the importance of religion and belief in God?
Why do you consider it important in your life today and in the future?
What challenges do you, as a young adult, face in the practice of your faith?
What suggestions do you have to help young people practice their faith today?
All entries must be received by April 15 and are to be sent to: Emile Cabot, State Warden, 9A Knight Street, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2N1. First prize is $200.00, second is $100.00 and third is $40.00. Prize winners will be announced at the K of C convention in May.

 

2009 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS:

These are now available at the parish office.

 

FOOD BANK REPORT:

2009 Statistics
636 – Families helped
140 – Approx. number of requests filled each month
7 – Approx. number first-time families each month
1,680 – Requests filled
3.4% – Increase over 2008
Food Bank Outlets:
Holy redeemer responded to 634 requests
Salvation Army responded to 1,064 requests.

Minimum Food List:
During 2009, we have revised the cost of the list. A basic request [family of 2-4] was valued at $65. With the increase in food, it now valued at $90. The two food outlets have distributed approximately $151,200.00 in food this past year.

 

PILGRIMAGES:

Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimages to Ste Anne de Beaupre with visits also to St. Joseph’s Oratory and Cap de la Madeline: Group 1 - June 8-15; Group 2 - August 17-24. Contact Joanne Chafe at 709-579-7924.

WILLS:

When people are making wills, they naturally think of their children with all the needs they have in terms of mortgages, education costs, etc. This is understandable. However, in many cases, the sons and daughters are working and are relatively secure financially. In such cases, we would hope consideration would be given to leaving a donation to the parish. Years ago, it was fairly common for people to leave something in their will for the work of the parish.

Regular Items

MASS DURING THE WEEK:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.


REFLECTION:

**Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - Time, Words and Opportunity.

**Three things that are truly constant - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.


HUMOUR:

A woman back from shopping was showing her husband the expensive dress she had purchased. When he asked her why she bought a dress she did not really need, she replied that she couldn’t resist the temptation. Her husband countered with the comment that she should have been have been like Jesus who told Satan to get behind him. She replies that she did that, and Satan whispered that it looked even better from behind, so she bought it.


CWL CARD GAME:

This Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The ladies responsible for prizes are: Rochelle Staben, Marie Thorne, Molly Tobin, Florence Tulk, Theresa Wade.


WE ADORE YOU O CHRIST


 

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