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ASCENSION OF THE LORD
May 17th, 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 24th– Pentecost Sunday
First Reading: Acts 2.1-11
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12.3b-7, 12-13
Gospel: John 20.19-23
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 Sunday, 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
***MAY 18 – NO 12:15 PM MASS DUE TO FUNERAL
MAY 19 – PARISH MISSION - 7:00 PM
MAY 20 – ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR FR. LLOYD
O’NEILL – 9:00 AM
MAY 20 – PARISH MISSION – 7:00 PM
MAY 21 – PARISH MISSION – 7:00 PM
MAY 22 – SONGS OF INSPIRATION – 7:00 PM HALL
MAY 24 – CONFIRMATION – 6:00 PM
MAY 25 – SCANS LECTURE – 1:00 – 3:00 PM - HALL
MAY 27 – EVENA PRAYER – 7:00 PM
MAY 27 – TOASTMASTERS – 7:00 PM – HALL
MAY 30 – K OF C & CWL BOOK & BAKE SALE – 9:00
AM – 2:00 PM - HALL
EVENA PRAYER
If you need prayer, please ask us; leave a note
at our Prayer Station by the Altar.
If you would like to join our eVena Prayer Ministry by
simply ‘praying for others’, please ask and you will be
pointed in the right direction. Please contact the parish
office and Kelley will certainly pass this along to us.
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 1.1-11
The evangelist Luke wrote two books aiming to
educate pagan converts to Christianity about their new
religion and its roots. This is the introduction to his
second book.
Second reading: Ephesians 1.17-23
Many early people believed that a complex hierarchy of
angels and spiritual powers stood between God and
themselves, both mediating and interfering. The author
of Ephesians wants his audience to feel confident of
their access to God in Christ, and in Christ's superiority
over all other powers.
Gospel: Mark 16.15-20
This is the absolute conclusion of Saint Matthew's
gospel. It does not describe the ascension of Jesus,
but it tells of a mission and frankly describes the
disciples' lingering doubts.
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! 902-252-3911
ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR
FR. LLOYD O’NEILL
Mass on Wednesday, May 20th, 9:00 am will be for Fr.
Lloyd O’Neill on the 1st anniversary of his death.
[email protected]
Brenda Grantham from our Parish is putting in a team
to "Walk for your Neighbour" on June 7th. Anyone who
would like to join her team is welcome! Please contact
her at (902) 497-9622 or by e-mail
[email protected]
Book and Bake Sale
K of C and CWL are hosting a combined Book and
Bake sale on Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 9.30 12.30 pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. Your kind
support and co-operation to make this event a success
would be much appreciated.
For information contact Grand Knight Titus Gomez at
835 7537, 456 4293 or e-mail, tgomez@eastlink ca
THE CATHOLIC
WOMEN’S
LEAGUE
Contact: Peggy Dupuy: [email protected]
Phone: 835-2360
Reflecting with children
Remind the children of the first reading that tells us that
the disciples were baptized in the Holy Spirit. With that
power they were able to do many things – especially
be witnesses for Jesus.
We also received the Holy Spirit when we were
baptized.
And so we too have the power of the Holy Spirit to be
witnesses for Jesus. How can we do this?
Jesus said he wanted everyone to hear the Good
News that he is risen and loves them and wants them
to live forever with him.
Jesus said, “Go to every part of the world and tell
everyone the Good News.” How can we help do that?
Keep the children focused on ideas truly possible for
them at their ages.
Book and Bake Sale
Anyone wishing to contribute books or baked goods
can drop them off at the hall on Friday May 29th
between 4 - 6 pm or call Bev Grace at 902-835-6513
Mark you calendar - Confirmation
May 24th, 6:00pm
The next CWL Meeting will be held on May 24th, 2015
at 2 pm in the Church.
BOTTLE COLLECTION!!
For Info Contact: www.stignatiuscwl.org
League President: Sharon Forbrigger
902-832-9260 or email [email protected]
Help send 6 youth to Steubenville!
We are asking for donations of
returnable recycling. Please drop
your blue bags off on the side
balcony of the office where they will be collected.
Pick up can be arranged also by calling Peggy at 902835-2910.
URGENT NEED!
St. Vincent de Paul has an elderly client that is in
urgent need of an electric mobility scooter. Please
contact Mike at 902-835-8160
MAINTENANCE HELP!
The Parish is looking for volunteers to join our
Maintenance Committee. If you would like to help out
around the parish please contact the Office.
Registration now Open for
2015 Assembly of the People
of God
49th World Day for
Communications
Registration is now open for
the 2015 Assembly of the
People of God! Have you
registered yet? This year’s
Assembly schedule offers lots more opportunity for
customization based on your own needs and
interests.
It’s also a great opportunity for us to be visible to the
world – all main sessions will be at Saint Mary’s
Cathedral Basilica in Halifax, and we’ll walk to the
various sessions in nearby venues.
And this year we’re pleased to provide complimentary
childcare on Saturday for ages 3-10, sponsored by
RCL Benziger Publishing
Want to do more? We’re looking for volunteers to help
with hospitality and childcare. Contact Elizabeth Craig
at [email protected] if you’re interested or
would like more information!
Faith doesn’t have to end
when high school youth
group ends
Introducing Encounter Atlantic, a Steubenville Young
Adult conference for ages 19-29. For you or a young
adult you know, this is an opportunity to meet other
young people who are trying to live as Catholics in the
world. Encounter will feature dynamic speakers, great
music, interactive breakouts, socials and
entertainment, and, of course, opportunities to come
together as a community of prayer.
This conference is specifically for Catholic young adults
and will be different from the high school conferences –
but it will be every bit as powerful!
WHEN: July 3-5, 2015
WHERE: Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
COST: $200 on campus; $130 off campus
On Sunday, May 17, we mark the 49th World Day for
Communications. Each year the Pope Francis
publishes a special message for this day in January on
the Feast of St. Francis De Sales, the patron saint of
journalists. The opening words are below:
“The family is a subject of profound reflection by the
Church and of a process involving two Synods: the
recent extraordinary assembly and the ordinary
assembly scheduled for next October.
So I thought it appropriate that the theme for the next
World Communications Day should have the family as
its point of reference. After all, it is in the context of the
family that we first learn how to communicate.
Focusing on this context can help to make our
communication more authentic and humane, while
helping us to view the family in a new perspective.”
World Communications Day is the only worldwide
celebration called for by the Second Vatican Council
("Inter Mirifica", 1963) and is marked in most countries,
on the recommendation of the bishops of the world, on
the Sunday before Pentecost.
DIOCESAN EVENTS
• Atlantic Marian
Gathering
Date(s): Friday, May 22, 2015, Saturday,
May 23, 2015, Sunday, May 24, 2015
Event Details:
Location of event: Mount Saint Vincent University
Friday-5:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday-8:00am-9:15pm
Sunday-8:00am-12:00pm
For info: www.mariangatheringhalifax.com
• Saint Vincent de Paul
Dinner Theatre
Hosting Parish:
Saint Vincent de Paul Dartmouth
Date(s):Saturday, May 30, 2015, Friday,
June 05, 2015
Event Details:
Saint Vincent de Paul is presenting their 2nd dinner
theatre, The Wake of Myra Mains for three nights.
Doors open at 6:00pm and performance begins at
7:00pm each night.
Come out for a night of great food and fun!
• Feast Of Pentecost
Celebration
Hosting Parish:
Saint Agnes, Halifax
Date(s): May 24th, 7:00pm.
Speaker, Father Dariusz
Come celebrate with Praise and Worship,
Refreshments following.
• Thanksgiving Mass for
Consecrated Life
Hosting Parish:
Saint Michael Halifax
Date(s): Monday, June 01, 2015
Event Details:
In celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, The
Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and their
Associates invite everyone to a Thanksgiving Mass in
honor of those in Consecrated Life (sisters, priests, and
lay faithful).
Archbishop Anthony Mancini will celebrate this special
Mass on Monday June 1st, 7:00pm, at Saint Michael
Parish in Halifax.
All are welcome!
For more information contact the Sisters a (902) 4751385.
• Villa Madonna Retreat
House - Rothesay, New
Brunswick
Date(s): Saturday, July 04, 2015
Event Details:
Will be hosting a Six-Day Guided Retreat entitled
"Growing Into the Cosmic Christ" - with Fr. Michael
Crosby, OFM (Cap)
Upon receipt of a $100 deposit, your registration will be
considered confirmed. Remaining $450.00 is due upon
arrival (Includes single accommodations and all
meals).
For more information, please call the Villa at 506-8495125 - Toll free - 866-783-3300 or visit
www.villamadonna.ca under Programs to view flyer.