June 7th , 2009 Volume 1, Issue VI www.ahspp.ca
All Hallows – St. Patrick’s Parish Newsletter
Flea Market A total of $1280.27 was made from the Flea Market last weekend. Thank you to all who donated items to this worthy cause. A special thank you to those who helped us organize on Saturday and to those who helped on Sunday during the sale. Your help was greatly appreciated!
Our Parishes at a Glance
His Excellency, Most Reverend Martin W. Currie, Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Falls, announces the following clergy changes.
Father Deodora Caga , presently Pastor of Assumption Parish, Avondale, Immaculate Conception Parish, Colliers, and St. Anne’s Parish, Conception Harbour, will be leaving the diocese to work in the Diocese of St.Catherine’s, Ontario. Father Keith Goldrup, presently Assistant Priest at St. John the Baptist Basilica, St. John’s will become Administrator of Assumption Parish, Avondale, Immaculate Conception Parish, Colliers, and St. Anne’s Parish, Conception Harbour, effective July 1, 2009. Father Michael Barker, presently Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, Northern Bay, and Assumption Parish, Bay de Verde, is appointed Pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, Brigus and All Hallow’s Parish, North River effective September 1, 2009. Father Pio Sumbilon, presently Assistant Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Holyrood with responsibility for St. Alphonsus Parish, Whitbourne and its missions, will become Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish, Northern Bay, and Assumption Parish, Bay de Verde effective September 1, 2009. Father Clem Flaherty, presently Pastor at St. Patrick’s Parish, Brigus and All Hallow’s Parish, North River, will assume responsibility for St. Alphonsus Parish, Whitbourne and its missions at Chapel Arm and Bellevue effective September 1, 2009. Father Keith Morrison, presently Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish, Gander, will return to his home Diocese of London, Ontario. Father Richard Salas, presently Assistant Priest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Grand Falls-Windsor, will become Administrator of St. Joseph’s Parish, Gander and it mission of Glenwood, effective September 1, 2009.
All Hallows Parish established 1906 P. O. Box 142 North River, NL A0A 3C0 Tel: 709-786-3116 Fax: 709-786-3129 allhallows@nf.aibn.ca Secretary: Staunene Whelan Board of Administration: Leo Lewis St. Patrick's Parish established 1824 P. O. Box 25 Brigus, NL A0A 1K0 Tel: 709-528-4337 Fax: 709-528-1092 st.patricks@personainternet.com Secretary: Rose Walsh Board of Administration: Bernadette Trickett
Mass Schedule
Praying for the Sick Please call your Parish Office if you want the sick prayed for at Mass Trinity Sunday June 7th ,2009 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday June 9th June 10th June 11th June12th June 13th June 14th 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM North River Marysvale Collingwood Downs Bay Roberts Marysvale Brigus Bay Roberts North River
Reconciliation: Before all weekday Masses and any time upon request Special Father’s Day Mass Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Brigus. Both parishes have Father’s Day Cards which allow you to include any male member of your family in this special Father’s Day Mass. Names of both living and deceased fathers will be remembered. Contact your Parish Office. Congratulations Madison Hurley, Coady Gillard, Mackenzie Mercer and Jacob Parsons who received their First Eucharist last weekend.
In Thanksgiving, We Return To God A Portion Of What We Have Received
Marysvale Collections
Brigus (envelopes)
North River
Bay Roberts
BINGO Proceeds
$462.10 $431.89 $712.12 St. Patrick’s Parish: $15.00 Pope’s Pastoral Works All Hallows Parish: $20.00 Peter’s Pence Wednesday Friday Saturday North River North River Bay Roberts $1174.70 $586.66 $520.50
$548.07
Sunday Marysvale $910.65
Conception Bay Renewal Center Conception Harbour
229-4636 229-4637 229-4627 Baptism Preparation Course: A one month notice is required. Offered on the 4th Sunday of the month for parents and godparents. Contact Annesta Conway, 528-1180 for St. Patrick’s and Peggy Kent, 786-6542 for All Hallows for all other inquires and preparation. Next Baptism is June 7th, 2009 at St. Patrick’s Church. Marriage Preparation Courses: Courses will be offered at the Renewal Centre. Sessions begin at 7:30PM on Friday. Available dates 2009: June 19th & 20th. A six month notice is required for this Sacrament. Church Fee is $250.00. Registration is $50.00 per couple. Please register with your Parish Office Donation Cards for All Hallows and St. Patrick’s Parishes: Donations may be made in memory of a loved one to your parish Restoration Fund or Cemetery Fund. If you use the cards, then the names will be included in the book which will be placed on the altar the last Mass of the month so that the intentions will be remembered. Cards are available at the back of the churches. A receipt will be issued for income tax purposes. Fees for All Hallows and St. Patrick’s Parishes: Effective immediately: $50.00 Baptism Fee; $250.00 Wedding Fee; $300.00 Church and Cemetery Fees for funerals at St. Patrick’s Parish; $200.00 for All Hallows Parish. For both parishes the fee for non parishioners is $500.00. Fees are to be paid to the Parish Offices.
Meetings
Practice for Confirmation Candidates, their parents and sponsors (if possible) will be held on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Brigus Retreat for Confirmation Candidates on Thursday, May 28th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church followed by a meeting for parents and sponsors (if possible) at 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Sacrament of First Eucharist on Sunday, June 14th at 10:30 a.m. in All Hallows Church followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. All Hallows Board Of Administration June 9th, 2009 St. Patrick’s Board Of Administration June 16th @ 7:30 PM Parish Pastoral Council June 22nd ,2009 Brigus following 6:30 mass Special Meeting: On Thursday, June 4th at 7:30 PM. There will be a special meeting in Marysvale Hall to discuss the Marysvale Annual Summer Festival. Elections for Board of Administration, Brigus We need three new members for the upcoming elections in June. If you would like to nominate someone for a position, please contact the person to see if he/she accepts the nomination and then forward name to the Parish Office Marist Prayer Group Meeting Thursdays at 7:30 PM Call Rita at 528-4771. Sick and/or Hospitalized Please advise the Parish Office if you know of any person in hospital or at home who would like a card or a visit.
Choir Practice
Brigus Fridays @ 7:30 PM North River Thursdays @ 7:15 PM Bay Roberts Thursdays @ 7:30 PM
Captain Bob Bartlett Celebrations We are seeking donations of soup, sandwiches and desserts for Sunday afternoon form 4:00 6:00p.m on July 12th at our parish Hall in Brigus. Anyone who can donate please contact St. Patrick’s Parish Office
Upcoming Events
Spring Fest Dance On Saturday June 6th there will be a dance at All Hallows Parish Hall starting at 9:00 PM. Benny Morrissey will provide the music.
Newfoundland Catholic Renewal Healing Conference: July 3-5 at Holy Heart of Mary Auditorium, Bonaventure Ave., St. John’s. Conference speakers will be Charles Whitehead and Father Mark Cherry. Registration: $30 Single (before May 31); $40 Single (after May 31). Call your Parish Office for further information. Novena: We are being encouraged by the ICCRS and other communications (Renewal) to take part in a Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost. Some copies are available at churches and the easiest website is at www.wwccr.org. In conjunction with this, there will be an Holy Hour at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, May 28th at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 p.m. there will be a gathering for Prayer at Brigus. The people of the area need wisdom and strength as we journey together into the future. Seek joy and courage, not fear, as we learn of the man from Galilee. 175th Anniversary of Presentation Sisters - Diocesan Choir: Choir practices for the 175th Anniversary Mass on May 12th will begin on Sunday night, April 26th, 7:15 p.m., at the Cathedral in Grand Falls-Windsor and will continue on May 3rd and May 10th. Parishioners from near and far are invited to come to these practices and join the cathedral choir in learning the music for the Mass. Pencil in these dates on your calendar and become a member of the choir so that the 175th Mass will be a truly diocesan event and reflect our appreciation for the service of the Sisters through the years in our diocese. Steubenville Atlantic 2009 is being held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia July 30 - August 3, 2009 and is open to youth from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The cost of the entire weekend is $175 ($200 after early registration deadline). To register, type into your search engine “Steubenville Atlantic Registration”, fill in the application and you will be contacted about how to pay the registration fee. That’s it and keep the first weekend of August open to celebrate your Faith. If there’s any problems contact Fr. Brian at 709-427-6075 or bcolbert@persona.ca. Torch IV: A conference based upon leadership, social justice and spirituality, for youth 15 years plus, is being offered May 22 - 24, 2009 at Burry Heights, Holyrood. Deadline for Registration is Tuesday, April 28th and is free! For more information and a registration form contact your Parish Office. Interested in joining a Maritime Celtic Pilgrimage in the ancient Celtic Landscape of Ireland July 20 - 30, 2009, facilitated by Monica Brown and Hilary Musgrave? Through music, song, story and myth, dance, mime, imagery and scripture-storytelling; listen to the longings of your heart and to your own story in this Celtic Landscape; where you’ll be invited to come home to yourself, and to your God. See the posted brochure in the church; or for information visit www.emmausproductions.com and follow the links on the Maritime Canadian Celtic Pilgrimage July 2009 banner; or contact celticpilgrimage@gmail.com Saint Anne’s Day An Eucharistic Celebration with candlelight procession and veneration of Saint Anne’e Relic with Father Guy Desrochers from the Shrine of Saint Anne de Beaupre, on June 5th, 2009 at Saint Anne’s Church, Conception Harbour at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome!
Newfoundland Pilgrimage to Ste. Anne de Beaupre, in memory of Philomena Chafe, organized by her son Frank Chafe. With visits to and from Montreal via Air Canada, August 6 - 13. Interested persons please call 709754-0745 or 709-5796130.
Holy Land October 29 - November 7, $2979; fee includes visits to Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, the Jordan River, Dead Sea, etc. Medjugorje June 22 - July 4, $2785. Both pilgrimages fee include taxes, air from Moncton or Halifax, accommodations 2 meals/day and local guide. For info call Linda at 902-648-0050, 902-648-3046
World Youth Day 2011
Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimage to Ste. Anne de Beaupre, with visits to St. Joseph’s Oratory and Cap de la Madeleine. Group 1: June 9-16, 2009; Group 2: August 18-25, 2009. Contact Joanne Chafe at 709-579-7924 The next World Youth Day will be held in Madrid, Spain in July 2011. If you wish to have more information about the trip, please contact Father Brian Colbert at bcolbert@persona.ca. As yet, there is no indication as to the cost of the flight, but accommodations will be in the vicinity of $1,500.00 per person. Initial expressions of interest are welcome.
The Alzheimer Walk for Memories will be held Sunday, June 7th leaving Marysvale Hall at 2:00 p.m., walking the loop around Long Pond Road. If you wish to obtain a sponsor sheet please contact Alice, 528-3509 or Anne, 528-3079. Everyone is welcome to come and join us on the walk.
Youth Grants St. Patrick’s Parish The parish has two (2) positions available to students for summer youth grants. Students must be returning to school full time in the 09/10 academic year and must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the employment. Please drop off your resume to the Parish Office during office hours by Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009.
Knights Of Columbus
Rev. Dr. E. J. Jones Council Knights of Columbus: Regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by Election of Officers for the upcoming year. All members please attend. Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus State Council have instituted In Memoriam Cards which can be used upon the death of a loved one to make a donation to the Charity Foundation of the Knights of Columbus in Newfoundland & Labrador. A receipt for Income Tax purposes will be issued for any donation. These In Memoriam Cards can be found in funeral homes across the province. Contact the Grand Knight in your area for additional info. Cabot Assembly 4th Degree: Regular monthly meeting Sunday, May 31st at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of Assumption Complex. All Sir Knights should try to attend and wear Social Baldric.
Charitable Donations - Income Tax Savings
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline for announcements is noon on Thursdays. Charitable Donations - Income Tax Savings: The following are samples showing the income tax savings to parishioners for donations that they give to the parish: If you contribute $200 you save 23.2%; $500, you save 36.3%; $1,000, you save 40.6%; $1,500, you save $42.1%; $2,000, you save 42.8%; $5,000, you save 44.1%. For clarification, there is no advantage to being in a higher tax bracket. The Federal savings is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on any additional contributions. The Provincial savings is 8.20% on the first $200 and 16% on any additional contributions. Therefore, if you make donations around $200 in a year, it is better to save them until the following year, if you do not need the short term cash. That way, additional money will be at a higher rate - 45% (federal and provincial together).
Banners: Our Churches are in need of new banners! Anyone wanting to donate in memory of a loved one can do so by placing your donation in an envelope and putting it in the collection, marked ‘Banners’ or come into one of the offices. Banners are priced at $150.00; taxes and S/H included. Thank you for your generosity!!
The Presentation Sisters wish to thank the people throughout the Diocese of Grand FallsWindsor for their warm greetings and most generous gift on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the founding of their Congregation in Newfoundland and Labrador. Over the one hundred and fifty-eight years that we have spent in the diocese, we recognize the bishops, the pastors, parents, teachers students and friends with whom we have shared life and faith. Your kindness and ongoing support throughout these years has indeed been a blessing. As we celebrate this special anniversary we hold fond memories and offer our sincere gratitude to God for our relationships with you.
Newfoundland Catholic Renewal Healing Conference: July 3-5 at Holy Heart of Mary Auditorium, Bonaventure Ave., St. John’s. Conference speakers will be Charles Whitehead and Father Mark Cherry. Registration: $30 Single (before May 31); $40 Single (after May 31). Call your Parish Office for further information Cemetery Mass Schedule All Masses will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 30th Brigus July 14th Bay Roberts July 21st North River July 28th Mackinsons In case of bad weather, Mass will be at the Church!
Lost at Mother’s Day Mass, May 19th, one gold bracelet with pearls on it. If found please contact Florrie Hurley at 786-7546.