Bulletins

MASS DURING THE WEEK: Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass followed by Exposition and Benediction

Although Mass is offered for everyone, the presiding priest agrees to pray for particular intentions which have been requested. You may also add special intentions in a book provided. Weekday Mass Intentions will reschedule in the event of a funeral or when the schools are closed due to inclement weather.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL is a privately funded school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. It is operated independently of the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador by the Catholic School Foundation of Corner Brook Inc. For more information about the school and its mission go online to www.ihmschool.ca

MASS INTENTIONS: * RESCHEDULED:

Saturday, March 29th - 5:00 p.m...Late Margaret (Mag) Madore
Sunday, March 30th - 11:00 a.m...For all our parishioners
Sunday, March 30th - 5:00 p.m...Late Neil Reddy
Monday, March 31st - 9:30 am...Late John Lee
Tuesday, April 1st - 9:30 am...Late Robby Bennett
Wednesday, April 2nd - 9:30 am...Late Janice Brennan
Thursday, April 3rd - 9:30 a.m...Late Patricia Myrden
Friday, March 4th - 9:30 a.m...Late Timothy Quigley
Saturday, March 5th - 5:00 p.m...Late Kevin McCarthy

ADVANCE NOTICE:
EASTER SCHEDULE:
HOLY THURSDAY MASS:
7pm at All Hallows only - with adoration to follow. (Two parishes combined)

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES:
3 pm at the Cathedral with Fr Ed Terry

3 pm at All Hallows with lay team

7pm at All Hallows - Way of the Cross

EASTER VIGIL:
9pm at the Cathedral only (two parishes combined)

EASTER SUNDAY:
9:30am at All Hallows 11:00 am at the Cathedral 5:00 pm at the Cathedral

THERE WILL BE NO MASS OR SERVICE AT ST BRENDAN’S AT EASTER . PLEASE JOIN YOUR
FRIENDS IN CORNER BROOK.

LENTEN PRAYER AND REFLECTION:

Becoming A More Compassionate community: Lent is a time for penance and repentance, for almsgiving and prayer, for working to change attitudes not pleasing to God. Parishioners are invited to gather during the Lenten season on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral for an hour of prayer and reflection, focussing each week on one of the Corporal Works of Mercy, followed by discussion.

At the third session, the topic was “lothe the Naked”.
Join us on March 31st Topic for session 4 is - Welcoming the Stranger. In addition to welcoming newcomers to our community, we will also look at homelessness, adequate shelter, transition houses
and more.

LENTEN MASS AT ALL HALLOWS:
For those unable to attend Weekday Mass at the Cathedral at 9:30 am, there will be a 7:00 pm
Mass at All Hallows on Tuesday evenings during Lent.

LENTEN ENVELOPES:

Lenten envelopes are available now at the entrances of the Cathedral.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS:

Follow the Way of the Cross each Friday morning during Lent following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

LENTEN SEMINARS WITH THE IMAGE OF THE SACRED HEART:

The first four Saturdays in the season of Lent have been earmarked as a special time for retreat and renewal. The Knights of Columbus invites us to come to the Cathedral, lower level, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for this special retreat encounter. Come as you are, no registration required. This is our core program. Count yourself into the group this year and take every opportunity to participate. See you at the gatherings Saturday,
March 29th. Make it a season of grace in preparation for Easter.

CWL: CARD GAMES:

7:00 p.m. lower level of Cathedral: Sunday, March 30, April 27, May 18, June 15, 22, 29.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
The Poor Box Collection will take place this weekend of March 29-30. Members will be located at the entrances to accept donations. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and support.

SACRED HEART LADIES GROUP:
Will be hosting a Bingo Game on9 Sunday, March 30th at Sacred Heart School at 2:00 pm. Doors open at1:00 pm.

FAMILY AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP:

For persons living with mental illness will meet on Sunday, March 30th at 2 p.m. at Summit Place, 112 Premier Drive. For information, call 709-634-4117 or 709-634-4322.

BAPTISM PREPARATION:

Will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 pm in the main level of the Cathedral. This is for the
parents and God-parents. If you wish to register your child for Baptism, call the parish office at 709-634-5161.

WEEKLY EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

Fridays at 7:00 p.m

EASTER FLOWERS:

If you wish to make a donation for Easter Flowers for the Altar in memory of a loved one, put your donation in an envelope with the name of your loved on it. Include your name also and drop it into the collection or drop by the Parish Office.

PENITENTIAL SERVICE - LENTEN CONFESSIONS: Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm at All Hallows.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE:
If planning to get married in the Catholic Church in 2025, all couples are expected to receive marriage preparation prior to getting married. A marriage course will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 am to 2:30 p.m. There is a fee of $50.00 and includes lunch. Please call the Parish Office at 634-5161 or info.hrp@nl.rogers.com to register. if any other couples in this Diocese are going to be married in one of our other parishes, they can attend this marriage course and can call the office at 634-5161.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE:

Turn Debt into Hope - The threat of Tarriff’s has made us more aware of how international financial forces can threaten a country’s economy. In this Jubilee Year, Pope Francis calls uon us to take part in the global Turn Debt into Hope campaign. This global petition, supported by many non - government agencies around the world, including our own Development and Peace/ Caritas Canada Organization, is asking world governments, the World Bank and other debt Holders to: 1. Cancel unjust and unsustainable debts, 2. Reform the global financial system to prioritize people and the planet, and 3. Establishing a binding and comprehensive debt framework within the United Nations. Please consider signing the petition on April 6th, Solidarity Sunday or on- line at devp.org/debt

SOLIDARITY SUNDAY COLLECTION:
On April 6th, our parish will hold its annual Solidarity Sunday collection. As Pilgrim’s of Hope,
solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Global South has a mutual benefit. As we allow God to enlarge our hearts, we grow in the joy of our true calling, to love as Christ loved us. As we
express our solidarity with our brothers and sisters in their work towards development and justice in the Global South, their hope for a more sustainable and equitable future is realized. Thank
you for your generous participation in this year’s collection.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY:

Virtual education session: Western Family Support Group: Fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:00 pm at the Corner Brook Long Term Care (University Drive) - virtual options are also available register at a dmin@alzheimernl.ca

FAMILY CATECHETICS:

March sessions are posted and emailed to registered families. To register for our K-6 program or have any questions, please contact the parish office or a ngie.dolomount@gmail.com / 709-631- 4543 for more information. Registration for Confirmation is closed until the fall.

GRIEF TO GRACE:

Helps those who have endured neglect, physical, emotional, sexual and/or spiritual abuse in their family of origin, their community, from spouses/partners, and/or coworkers or supervisors, find healing and journey to wholeness. The next program in Canada is May 20-25 in Kelowna. For more information please

email grieftogracekelowna@gmail.com or make a confidential call to 250-808-6403.

COMMUNAL PRAYER:

Thursday evenings at the Cathedral at 7:00 pm.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE:
Open Sunday evenings after Mass.

TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2024:

Are ready and can be picked up at the Parish Office.

4YOUTH:

Well, here it is already the third week of Lent. How are you making out with your Lenten resolutions? Are you still trying to figure out how you’re going to observe Lent? Fasting from something you really love? Increased your daily prayer time? What are you doing about charity and service? It’s never too late to make a good Lent. Resolve to
start something today or to start over, if your first try didn’t work out. Don’t give up. Remember God never gives up on you.

TIPTAP REMINDER:

Please call the Parish Office at 709-634-5161 if you use the TipTap Device to make a donation. We need the last 4 numbers of your credit or debit card so we can provide you with credit for income tax time. We have several cards on file without the donors name. Please call and get credit for your donation.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:

2nd Grand in the Hand draw is underway. 200 tickets have been printed and the cost per ticket is $10.00. The draw date if May 6, 2025. To purchase tickets, call Dave at 709- 640-2819, Garry at 709-660-6316 or Brian at 709-630-0611.

YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER:
Please consider dropping off your recyclables at Scotia Recycling under account #7093305347 to support our y o u t h . Please email

cbcatholicyouth@gmail.com if you have any questions.