Holy Family Parish October 22nd, 2017 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“WE WELCOME, WE WORSHIP, WE WITNESS”

Holy Family Office (902) 667-2523 Father Craig Christenson—Parish Priest/Moderator of Cumberland County

Glenna O’Quinn Parish Coordinator Evelyn Currie Office Manager/ Bookkeeper Bill Meehan Caretaker Deacon Howard Gotell

WELCOME AND BLESSINGS

If you are not of the Catholic faith, please feel free to come up at Com-munion, cross your arms and receive

a blessing from Father or Deacon.

Please Park in Holy

Family parish spots, not

the PRIVATE parking for

apartments. Thank You!

These past few weeks have been

so beautiful and hopeful with the

weather. Everyone is loving the

extension of Summer, filling eve-

ryone up with energy and joy.

There are many times we all need

a “fill up”, especially when we be-

come tired, sick, hopeless, alone or

facing huge obstacles. Just like a good working car, our

body, mind and soul, need to be filled up with right things

(good gas :)) to ensure we “work right” and don’t

“breakdown” when needed most. How do you “fill up” in

your life, faith, your spirit? What do you do that will help

you get the “energy and joy” from the life you are living?

This week, we have a “once in a while” moment to share

in a County Parish MISSION. This is the good gas in your

car, this is the “soul gas” and it will fill you, touch you and

inspire you and your faith in a whole new way. Take time

to come and listen, be challenged to think a different

thought, hear something new. The MISSION will lift us up

for the work to be done for those around us but also to

bring us individually closer and deeper in our relationship

with GOD. GOD is great and He wants to be great with

each of us, on a daily basis. Come spend time with GOD,

listening to Father Collins and journey

with us on the MISSION. As well, as we

come closer to the end of October, let’s

all be grateful and thankful for the weather, but also for

all the people of faith using their gifts to help fill up the

lives of many. GOD is very good! Glenna xo

MISSION PRAYER

Dear God, Source of all life and light,

We come be fore you to ask your bless-

ing on our Parish Mission. We differ

from one another in many ways: in ages, in interests, and

in experiences. Still we share in being called to serve you

as members of your Holy Church.

As we prepare for our Mission fill our hearts with your

grace, so that we might be open to your message. Heal

our wounds, strengthen our commitments, rekindle our

love, and remind us of our worth in your eternal plan. In-

dividually we can do good works, but encouraged by our

parish family, and supported by their prayers, we can be

all you desire us to be. In confidence we make our prayer

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Mission Daily Topics

Monday What Good is God?

Tuesday Why Prayers Don’t Work

Wednesday Ten Kinds of People We Don’t Have to

Love

The theme of the mission revolves around the question:

Is it time to Give God a Second Thought?

Morning Session 10-11:45 am with Mass

Evening Session 7:00 – 8:00 pm

If you are interested in finding out what it means to become a CWL Member, why not drop by and enjoy this great Sister-hood of Faith in action; or contact Fran-cine Robichaud at 667-3623; or any other CWL Member for more information.

Congratulations

to the newest member of our CWL -

Edith Frenette O'Brien .

Welcome Edith we are so glad to have you on board!

Marguerite Burns Bursary

The Marguerite Burns Bursary applications for students of

CWL members are available in the church gathering area.

The deadline for submission is Nov. 15, 2107

Holy Family CWL Bursary

Our CWL will be awarding a number of bursaries to post-

secondary students. Applications are available in the gath-

ering area. Deadline for Submission is Nov. 30, 2017

In SERVICE, In MINISTRY

FATHER CRAIG Anointing of the Sick

in context of Mass

For many of our senior parishion-

ers the term that is/was used is “the Last Rites” which

meant the last rituals that a person experiences before

their death. In the Second Vatican 2 documents, the

Church invited a renewed look at all sacraments. When

they looked at the Sacrament of the Sick, with a deeper

understanding in biblical studies, they saw an expanded

understanding of the ministry of Jesus. In the scriptures

Jesus was present to those who were ill with his healing,

consoling and merciful presence. This is the heartbeat of

the Anointing of the Sick.

For the Holy Family Parish Nov 4/5 and in the month of

Nov for the County, we will be celebrating the Anointing

of the Sick in the context of Mass. Special prayers will

occur. The “Homily” will explain what and why we are

doing this. After that people may come forward, like we

do for communion, and I will anoint them with the sign of

the cross on their foreheads and gently rest my hand up-

on their head. Suffering comes in many

forms and may not be visible to all peo-

ple. We are allowed to anoint anyone of

“a senior age”, (I’ll leave that one up to you). In fact, any-

one who stands in front of me that day will be anointed.

Hopefully this helps parishioners prepare for this wonder-

ful action of Jesus as the Divine Physician. Once finished,

we move into the rest of Mass. Due to the number of

parishioners in Amherst at Mass, this celebration may

exceed an hour, but not by much. However, it is a won-

derful & powerful moment in community life.

Cumberland County Parish Council:

The next gathering of the Cumberland County Parish

Council, will be November 21st. This next

meeting will be a potluck arriving to eat for

5:45pm and meeting starting at 7pm, here

at Holy Family

Our Year of Prayer: Dec 5, 2016 Cumberland Cty parishes began a journey to pray 1,000,000 Hail

Mary Prayers. Our Totals Will Be Shared Next Week as we get closer to 2,000,000 by Dec 5.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation —Fr. Craig will be

available the first 3 Saturdays of the month for the Sacra-

ment of Reconciliation from 2:30-3:00pm at the Church; or

by appointment. Once Adoration begins he will also be

available on Wednesday evenings.

Knights of Columbus #2916

Bingo takes place each Sunday and Monday at 6:45 pm at Knight’s hall—5 Robie St. Eve-ryone is welcomed to join in the BINGO fun.

KNIGHTS BREAKFAST—November 18th, 8-11 am due to Remembrance Day please note the change of date!

See their Facebook page for more information and up-dates. If you are interested in finding out what it means to become a Knight, please contact David Gould, Grand Knight, 902-694-4418 or Deputy Grand Knight Rick d’En-tremont, 902-664-8610

FALL 2017—In Our Parish Life Christmas Cheer Boxes:

Over several weeks we will be asking for

specific food items. Our schedule and the

foods required to fill each week is available in the gather-

ing area. We ask that you place the schedule on your re-

frigerator for reference.

This weekend we ask that you bring peanut

butter and canned soup. Next weekend is

canned fruit and sandwich meat/fish, to assist in our

Christmas Cheer effort. *For people who choose to make a

monetary donation, please consider: (1) The cost of a box

including the turkey is $95. (2) The cost of a tur-

key or a ham is $20. Parishioners who choose to

donate either of these, will receive a charitable

tax receipt (at year end). Please place your donation in the

collection with your envelope #, name and write

“Christmas Turkey/Ham/Cheer Box Donation” on the front.

Coats for Cumberland — The Society

of St. Vincent de Paul is a part of this great

event with Empowering Beyond Barriers

and have begun gathering winter apparel

for Cumberland County. Please place any gently used

outerwear in the designated boxes in the gathering

area. Items will be available for FREE at Amherst Cen-

ter Mall on Friday Nov 17th from 11:00am-2:00 pm.

There will also be stores in Parrsboro at St. George’s

Anglican Church on Nov 10 and in Springhill at NSCC

on Nov 23. There will also be locations in Oxford, Pug-

wash and Wentworth. Locations and items to be con-

firmed. Check out the empowering Beyond

Barriers Facebook page for updates.

St Vincent de Paul Shares:

Heating Assistance Rebate Program

is being offered again this year. Individuals may apply

from October 16 to March 31, 2018. To qualify for rebate

you must pay for your own heat and meet 1 of the follow-

ing criteria: have a net income of $29,000 or less and live

alone with no dependents; have a combined net income

of $44,000 or less and live with children, or other de-

pendents or adults; receive income assistance from the

Department of Community Services; Receive the Guar-

anteed income Supplement or Allowance from Service

Canada. Application forms available in gathering area.

For more information go to: http://novascotia.ca/

programs/heating-assistance-rebate-program/

TUESDAY LUNCHEON

Every Tuesday from 11:30—12:30 pm. Luncheon is

open to all and FREE. A huge THANK YOU to our

amazing volunteers who make this time a special

time for our whole community. It was wonderful to

see all the faces of our surrounding community again.

Are you a permanent resident or newcomer to the

area who is interested in practicing your conversation

skills? Please join us for conversation and friendship.

Have an opportunity to practice your skills and learn

more about your community at the “Talking Circle”

Each Wednesday from 6pm-8pm at NSCC Amherst

Campus Room 143. 147 South Albion Street

Contact: Brent Noiles at 902-664-9778;

brent.noiles@Halifax.ymca.ca

STEWARDSHIP:Ministry Fair:

Oct 28/29th is the Parish Ministry Fair

before and after each Mass on the

weekend. All councils committees

and ministries provided here at Holy Family will have dis-

plays up and volunteers present to answer questions, pro-

vide information and /or take names for new volunteers.

Volunteers are the life-line of our parish success and all

our activities. Consider being a volunteer for something

new, or start as a new volunteer within our community.

Together we make a difference. Thank you for saying YES

and coming to find out more! See You At the Fair!

Meetings and Happenings— OCTOBER 2017

Oct 22 6pm M&M Choir Practise Church

Oct 22 6:45 pm Knights Bingo Knights Hall , 5 Robie St

Oct 23 10 –11:30a MISSION #1 Church

7—8 pm MISSION #1 (repeat of am) Church

7 pm Saint Vincent du Paul St.Charles/ Nativity Room

Oct 24 10—11:30a MISSION #2 Church

11:30 am Tuesday Luncheon MacIntyre Hall

7—8 pm MISSION #2 (repeat of am) Church

Oct 25 10 – 11:30a MISSION #3 Church

1 pm Minstry of Care & Compass St.Charles/Nativity Room

3—6:20pm ADORATION CHURCH

6:30 pm Mass Church

7—8 pm MISSION #3 (repeat of am) Church

Oct 26 7 pm Knights: Regular Meeting Knights Hall, 5 Robie St

7—8:30 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar #3 MacIntyre Hall

Oct 27 9 am MASS Church

9—12 pm Set up for Minsitry Fair Open MacIntyre Hall

7—9 pm Chase the Ace MacIntyre Hall

Oct 28 1—4 pm Set up for Minsitry Fair Open Mac Intyre Hall

Being Good Stewards of

Time, Talent and Treasure Collection Weekly

Update

Weekend of Oct 14/15 Envelopes $ 2623.34

Loose $ 155.25

Pre-Authorized $ 1364.00

Children $ 18.25

TOTAL $ 4160.84

Cemetery $ 275.00

SV de Paul $ 765.00

Chase The Ace -

On Oct 13 Rod Briggs won $209 Congratulations to

Rod on being the Chase the Ace Winner last week.

Next Draw - OCTOBER 27

JACKPOT ESTIMATED at +$2500

Entertainment Line-Up

October 27 Harold Miller&Eddie Dupuis

Nov 3 Drew Polegato

Nov 10 Steve Wells

Holy Family Parish LOONIE DRAW

Oct 15 Winner of $82.50 was Rita Davison

NEXT DRAW October 22 2017 Numbers are sold before/after Sat/Sun Mass. Your

number can be played weekly at the office. Pay each week, prepay for a few weeks or pay to the

end August 2018. Numbers removed, if not played for 6 months. House rules are available.

FUNDRAISING, FUN and FELLOWSHIP

November 1st :

All Souls Day

All Souls Day

celebrates and

remembers our loved ones who have

passed away. “The Book Of Life” will

be available to enter names of family

and friends for the month of Novem-

ber in gathering area.

Friendship Club Nov. 15th 1—3pm

open to people of all ages. Everyone is

welcomed to come as you are! Light

Snack, Tea/Coffee, Music, Games and changing themes

throughout the year.

Do you find it lonely at home, then come join in the fun?

Want to get out to new things? Here is a great place to

start!! Bring a Friend—Open To All!!

November Friendship Club - Try your hand at learning

how to make a Christmas Craft or find out more about

how to play our Dutch Shuffleboards. Come and see how

to play Dutch Shuffleboard, and have a game on the 2

that we have. We have Cards/ Crib Boards/ Board

Games/ Dice and other fun things to try too.

We all know that sometimes, just having someone to talk

to, laugh with and share a memory can be the best medi-

cine for us. Hope to see you on November 15th, 1-3pm!

Our Deep and Sincere

Condolences

...To all Parishioners who have

experienced the loss of a loved one and to the fami-

ly and friends of:

OLAND “OLLIE” GOUCHIE

“Eternal life grant onto them O Lord, and

let perpetual light shine upon them.”

As a prayerful reminder of a loved one, light a can-

dle for 75c and support the youth activities here at

Holy Family.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekday Masses

WED’S 3—6:20 p ADORATION HOLY FAMILY CHURCH

Oct 25 6:30 pm Holy Family, Amherst Mass

Oct 27 9:00 am Holy Family, Amherst Mass

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time Masses and Lay Led Services

Oct 21 4:00 pm St. Paul the Apostle, River Hebert Mass

Oct 21 6:00 pm Holy Family, Amherst Mass for Norman Harrison by Margaret Harrison

Oct 21 6:30 pm St. Cornelius, Streets Ridge Lay Led Service

Oct 22 9:00 am St. Brigid, Parrsboro Lay Led Service

Oct 22 9:0 am St. Thomas More, Pugwash Lay Led Service

Oct 22 11:00 am St. John The Baptist, Springhill Lay Led Service

Oct 22 11:15 am Holy Family, Amherst Mass for Dr. Stephen Moore by Betty Wilson

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Masses and Lay Led Services

Oct 28 4:00 pm St. Paul the Apostle, River Hebert Lay Led Service

Oct 28 6:00 pm Holy Family, Amherst Mass for Jeanne Bourque by Gail Buchannan

Oct 28 6:30 pm St. Cornelius, Streets Ridge Lay Led Service

Oct 29 9:00 am St. Brigid, Parrsboro Lay Led Service

Oct 29 9:0 am St. Thomas More, Pugwash Lay Led Service

Oct 29 11:00 am St. John The Baptist, Springhill Lay Led Service

Oct 29 11:15 am Holy Family, Amherst, Mass for Shirley Cormier by Chris Manuge

Prayer Line Call:

902-597-8313

Prayers for Those In Need

Please keep these individuals and their

families in your prayers:

PHIL LEBLANC LUCILLE GILLIS

May these individuals and others in our families who are ill,

be able to find healing, peace and comfort from the Lord.

Please let us know if there is someone who is seriously ill,

in the hospital or homebound and would like a visit, re-

ceive Communion or Anointing of Sick, by calling the office

at 902-667-2523.

Prayer Line Call:

902-597-8313

Next Weeks Reading for Discernment

October 29, 2017 Readings 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading: Exodus 22: 21-27

2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1.5c-10

Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40

Prayers and Worship

PRAYER LINE

In need of prayer support? Call to start a prayer chain

of love and support for a loved one or for prayers for

yourself 902-597-8313 or Post your intentions on the

Prayer Wall or in Prayer Box in gathering area. Spe-

cial prayers can be included in the Prayers of the

Faithful at Mass, please contact the office.

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Welcome to all Newcomers

Place this form in the

collection and if you have any

questions call us at

(902) 667-2523.

Our Welcome Committee will

be in touch with you!

In Our Archdiocese Family

In Our World-Wide Family with Pope Francis! Joy is sure Sign of True Hope: “Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catech-esis on Christian hope, I would now like to speak of our calling to be missionaries of hope. October is traditionally dedicated to reflection on our participation in the Church’s mission. St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast is Oct. 4th, can serve as our mod-el in this regard. Francis was a true missionary of the joyful hope born of Christ’s victory over death and our own share in His Risen life. Jesus ask us to be witnesses of that same hope, confident in the transforming power of His Spirit at work in our hearts and in our world. Joy is the sure sign of true Christian hope, for we know that evil will not have the upper hand and that God’s love, revealed on the cross, will ulti-mately triumph. Certainly, there are times when the gift of hope proves costly. This is the case with so many of our fellow Christians who presently experience persecu-tion and with the martyrs in every age. Their witness inspires us to continue to hope in Christ’s promises. As missionaries of hope, may we rejoice in God’s saving power, never lose heart and help others to look to the futures with confidence.” - text from Pope Francis’ general audience at Vatican on Oct 4th, 2017

The Catholic Register:

“Ontario Province Targets

Pro-life Seniors”

“Assisted Suicide on the

Rise”

“mother! Movie adds new

twist on God and Bible.”

Get your copy in the Gather-

ing Area.

Are you thinking about attend-ing our Archdiocese Assembly of

God’s People on:

Nov. 3/ 4th:

Bella Rose Arts Centre. Halifax NS.

There are a number of parishioners at Holy Family registered for this yearly retreat, and if you are con-sidering and want to travel in a car pool, contact the office and let us know. We will be making ar-rangements as we get closer to the date.

Registration On-Line: $25 at

www.halifaxyarmouth.org/assembly

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

April 27—May 7 Cost is $2035 (+$675 airport taxes/

security/fuel surcharges) includes airfare from the Mari-

times, Accommodations twin/triple), daily breakfast &

dinner & professional local guide. Accompanying priest to

be determined. INFO: Hector & Cecile Caissie at hector-

caissie@hotmail.ca ; 506-857-2295

Leadership Program: CWL Foundation:

The Catholic Women’s Leadership Foundation offers a year- long Certificate Program in leadership for women, specifically designed to integrate faith and life, and personal and professional leadership development. Spirituality and a Catholic faith perspective are the foun-dations of all courses. Any Canadian Catholic woman who may be interested in this dynamic new initiative is invited to visit our website: www.cwlfcanada.ca where the can-didate criteria and application form are available.