October 14, 2014 at 9:30 to prepare for this campaign. Please join us. Call Nancy Henry, 902-678-7947 or email [email protected] for more information. "Rise Above" Weekend Renewal Nov. 7-8 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Lower Sackville. Sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Pamphlets in church entrance. Prayer to the Holy Family for the Synod Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness & inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph graciously hear our prayer. Amen God of all blessings, source of all life, giver of all grace: we thank you for the gift of life, for the breath that sustains life, for the food of this earth that nurtures life, for the life-giving love of family and friends. We thank you for the mystery of creation: for the beauty of the Earth that the eye can see, for the unfolding universe that draws us beyond our imaginings. We thank you for the communities to which we belong: for families, for friends, for neighbors and for companions at work. We thank you for the strangers who welcome us into their lives and whom we invite to be part of ours. We thank you for our brothers and sisters of all ages, all races, all nations and all faiths. We thank you for the multitude of ways that you call us to be stewards of the gifts of creation and to serve others in your name. We thank you for the companionship we share and the bountiful goodness of the bread we break together. God of all goodness, we pray in thanks for your presence among us as we gather together, and your promise to be with us now and always. AMEN. 2014.10.05 $ 1769.20 (General Revenue) Loose: $ 186.20 (General Revenue) Envelopes: $ 1423. (General Revenue) Needs of Cdn Ch.: $ 45.(Designated Revenue) Building Fund: $ 70. (Designated Revenue) Food Bank: $110. SoSVdP: $ 520 (Designated Revenue) Religious Ed Materials: $160. (General Revenue) Cheques payable to St. Francis of Assisi Church No part of the funds designated by the donor as specifically for the building fund leave the parish. These funds are exempt from the pro rata calculation and are used solely for the Renovation Project currently underway at St. Francis. Envelopes from other churches placed in our collection are returned to those churches and ours placed in their collection are returned to St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi Parish 118 Main Street, Wolfville, NS B4P 1B7 542-3074 fax 542-0322 [email protected] www.halifaxyarmouth.org Web site: www.franlaw.ca www.facebook.com/saintfrancisparish 11 TO 19 OCTOBER 2014 28TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Deacons Fr. John MacPherson, Pastor 678-3303 Rev. Mr. Paul Lannan Rev. Mr. Jerry Clement Fr. Craig Cameron, Associate Pastor, 678-0541 Happy Thanksgiving Day Reconciliation: Saturday. 11a.m. to 12p.m. St. Joseph, Kentville Saturday- 3:15pm St. Lawrence, Canning Tuesday: 6:00p.m. St. John’s, Windsor Thursday- St. Anthony’s, Berwick 6:00pm Upon request at a mutually convenient time. Call 902-678-0541 or 902-678-3303 to arrange. Baptism: Parish office (542-3074) Sacrament of the Sick: 678-3303 or 691-0974 Marriage: Six months notice is required. Contact pastor or associate pastor. Dir. of Rel. Ed.: Andy Webster at 582-1786 or [email protected]. Pastoral Council: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7pm, SF Parish Centre Hall Ultreya: 7:30pm Nov. 13,St. Anthony’s, B’wick St. Vincent de Paul: 542-9499. Meets 4th Wed. at 7:00 pm, in Parish Centre. Contact: Phil Kenny. ALL are welcome! Development & Peace: Nancy Henry ([email protected]) Christian Meditation: Tues., chapel, Valley Regional Hospital, . Call 582-3828 W. A.I. C. C. Open meeting 2nd Wed., 7pm Acadia Chapel. www.waicc.org . St. Joseph's C. W. L. Sept. to June, 2nd Wed. @ 6:30 for fellowship/7:00 for business meeting Fr. Jack's Place , St. Joseph’s. Next meeting Nov. 12. . Open invitation to all women 16 + 11 Saturday 4p.m. St. Lawrence Judy Lombard (d) by Sean Lombard & family 11 Saturday 4p.m. St. Mary’s, Hantsport 12 Sunday 9a.m. St. Francis Debra McMillan by Don McMillan 12 Sunday 9a.m. St. Anthony, Berwick 12 Sunday 11a.m. St. Joseph’s, Kentville 12 Sunday 11a.m. St. John’s, Windsor 12 Sunday 5p.m. St. Joseph’s, Kentville 13 Monday 9a.m.. St. Joseph’s, Kentville 14 Tuesday 6:30p.m. . St. John’s, Windsor 15 Wed. 6:30p.m. St. Francis, Wolfville for Rhodina Burns (d) by G. & N. Henry 16Thurs. 6:30 p.m. St. Anthony’s, Berwick 17 Friday 12:30p.m.. Acadia (Mass & Adoration) Mary Henry (d) by G. & N. Henry 18 Saturday 4p.m. St. Lawrence Dick Stuewe (d) by Kay Stuewe 18 Saturday 4p.m. St. Mary’s, Hantsport 19 Sunday 9a.m. St. Francis Gilma de Latorre (d) by Beth McPheel 19 Sunday 9a.m. St. Anthony, Berwick 19 Sunday 11a.m. St. Joseph’s, Kentville 19 Sunday 11a.m. St. John’s, Windsor 19 Sunday 5p.m. St. Joseph’s, Kentville [email protected] St. Francis & St. Lawrence strive to be scent-free. Your help is requested to make this a reality. 13 Monday 1st Gal. 4.22-24, 26-27, 31–5.1 Gospel: Luke 11.29-32 Thanksgiving Day 14 Tuesday 1st reading: Galatians 5.1-6 Gospel: Luke 11.37-41 OM: St. Callistus I 15 Wednesday ST. TERESA OF JESUS (M) 1st reading: Galatians 5.18-25 Gospel: Luke 11.42-46 16 Thursday Prayer Hours this Wednesday, Oct. 15th Prayers for Life -12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament) St. Francis (Wolfville) & St. Joseph's (Kentville) This Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal by the BC Civil Liberties Assoc. that will grant terminally ill patients the right to assisted suicide. Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay's office has stated that presently Criminal Code provisions that prohibit assisted suicide and euthanasia "are in place to protect all persons, including those most vulnerable in our society." Please come out and pray that the present provisions remain in place. Pray, as well, for a greater respect for human life from conception till natural death. ST. MARGUERITE D’YOUVILLE (M) 1st reading: Ephesians 1.1-10 Gospel: Luke 11.47-54 World Food Day 17 Friday ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (M) 1st reading: Ephesians 1.11-14 Gospel: Luke 12.1-7 18 Saturday ST. LUKE (F) Readings: no. 661, page 1859; Lect. for Weekday, vol. B 1st reading: 2 Timothy 4.9-17a Gospel: Luke 10.1-9 19 29th SUNDAY IN ORD TIME 1st reading: Isaiah 45.1, 4-6 2nd rdg: 1 Thess 1.1-5ab Gospel: Matthew 22.15-21 World Mission Sunday Please inform Fr. Craig or Fr. John of requests for Confessions, Holy Communion, or Holy Anointing. Marian Hour of Prayer- 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph's (Kentville) The Knights of Columbus extend an invitation to all for this special Marian Hour of Prayer in the presence of the Icon of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. This fall the icon is traveling from council to council within the province. Sunday October 19 World Mission Day: There will be a special collection next Sunday. Pope Francis writes: “Today vast numbers of people still do not know Jesus Christ. For this reason, the mission ad gentes continues to be most urgent. All the members of the Church are called to participate in this mission, for the Church is missionary by her very nature: she was born “to go forth”. World Mission Day is a privileged moment when the faithful of various continents engage in prayer and concrete gestures of solidarity in support of the young Churches in mission lands. It is a celebration of grace and joy. A celebration of grace, because the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, offers wisdom and strength to those who are obedient to his action. A celebration of joy, because Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, sent to evangelize the world, supports and accompanies our missionary efforts… A monetary contribution on the part of individuals is the sign of a self-offering, first to the Lord and then to others; in this way a material offering can become a means for the evangelization of humanity built on love.” PRAYING WITH JESUS IN THE HOLY LAND with Spiritual Leaders Fr. Morris and Fr. Craig Cameron This Pilgrimage experience is planned for duration of 12 days, April 26-May 7, 2015. If you are interested or just want to know more, plan to attend a special information evening to be held at St. Francis parish center October15th 2014 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Please confirm your intentions to attend or your interest by contacting Bob Sime at (902) 482-2275 or emailing [email protected] with “keep me informed”. Thank you and God bless. CAFÉ FRANK - BEGINS NOVEMBER! will kick off on November 9th. CAFÉ FRANK is your chance to meet and to talk with others who share the journey that and will take place in the St. Francis of Assisi parish centre on Sundays after 9am Mass while children’s catechesis is running (except Friendship Sundays). Each session will involve small groups delving deeper into the Sunday readings and sharing their own thoughts and insights with each other in a café-style setting. No registration is required: simply show up when you can and make stronger friendships w i t h f e l l o w C h r i s t i a n s . NEXT WEDNESDAY GROUP - Formerly known as "The Tuesday Group", the next gathering will be Wednesday 15th October after 6.30pm Mass at St. Francis's. The Wednesday Group is an open small group where those attending will explore the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and share their thoughts, insights and experiences with each other. Strong, faith centred friendships and deepened faith have already happened through this very fruitful parish group. Most meetings usually begin with music led by Andy Webster, Margaret Burton or Dave Hasler and may also include discussing and implementing ideas that benefit the pastoral life of the parish. Open to all. Are you a non-Catholic interested in inquiring about the Catholic faith? Are you a Catholic adult who has never celebrated 1st Communion and/or Confirmation, but have been thinking about it? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then maybe RCIA is for you. For more information, please phone Fr. John or Fr. Craig at 902-678-3303. Parish Mission – St. Joseph’s November 10th, 11th, and 12th (Monday to Wednesday, mornings & evenings) Have you got questions like: W hat good is God? Where am I going? Why don’t prayers work? Why do some people get the best of me? Do I have to love everybody? Come and explore these and other questions in a humorous, down-to-earth manner with Paulist Fr. John Collins. Haven’t been to church lately? Don’t worry! All are welcome. Check out Fr. Collins at www.bustedhalo.com … You don’t know Jack…. Sow Much Love! Development and Peace has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the crucial role of small family farmers in the Global South in feeding the world, and the growing threat to their right to save the seeds. This is a vital part of our mission as Catholic Christians." To do all this, we need Development and Peace. It is our vocation as Christians to be connected to the poor, the weak, the stranger, the widow, the orphan." –Pope Francis The Development and Peace committee will be meeting in the Board Room at St. Francis Parish Centre, Wolfville, on Tuesday, To receive the bulletin and other notices bcc via e-mail? mail? Send an e-mail e with sign me up in the subject line to: [email protected]
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