All Saints Pastoral Unit Bulletin – January 11, 2015

All Saints Pastoral Unit Bulletin – January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ the King, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. John the Baptist
Pastoral Centre 390 High St., New Glasgow B2H 2X7
Phone: 902-695-3433 Fax: 902-752-0805
Email: [email protected] Fr. Gary MacPherson: 902-695-3107
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aspu.ca
This Week’s Calendar-January 18-24
Sunday
9:30am Mass St. John the Baptist
11:30am Mass at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
1:30pm Year 3 Parent Meeting for
Reconciliation in Pastoral Centre
Meeting Room
NO WEEKDAY MASSES
Thursday
7pm Youth Group meeting in
Pastoral Centre Meeting Room
Saturday
4pm Mass at Christ the King
6pm Mass at St. John the Baptist
Deanery Weekday Eucharist
Our Lady of Lourdes
Mon, Wed, Fri-9am -- Tues, Thurs-6:30pm
Holy Name, Westville
Wed-6:30pm – Fri 9am
Christ the King
Collection.. $792.00
Fuel Jar..
20.75
Donation..
20.00
Initial Offer.. 25.00
New Year’s.. 20.00
St. John the Baptist
Collection.. $2,536.00
Initial Offer..
63.00
New Year’s..
40.00
Diocesan Levy.. 85.00
Christmas..
20.00
Food Bank Sunday
is next Sunday, January 25 at St. John’s. Any nonperishable donations of food items would be
greatly appreciated.
Deanery Pastoral Planning Meeting
On January 11, 2015 we had a meeting at the
Pictou County Wellness Center led by Fr. Donald
MacGillivray, Director of Pastoral Planning for the
Diocese of Antigonish. At this meeting that was
open to all parishioners of the Deanery, we
discussed how best to respond to some of the
challenges that we are facing as a Deanery such as
declining population and an aging clergy. The
Pictou Deanery Pastoral Planning Committee are
interested in what you think should be done. We
are inviting submissions on this issue until March
15, 2015 and they can be sent to:
Rev. Donald MacGillivray PO 1628, Antigonish
NS B2G 2L8 or [email protected] or
[email protected] or Fax 902-863-6237
Fr. Donald MacGillivray has shared his power
point presentation for the Pastoral Planning
Meeting On January 11. It is available on the All
Saints Pastoral Unit Website at www.aspu.ca.
Ritual Expression of the Sign of Peace
The exchange of peace appropriately carried out
among the participants at Mass enriches the
meaning of the rite itself and gives fuller
expression to it. (Circular Letter: The Ritual
Expression of the Gift of Peace at Mass no.2).
While many practices have entered our liturgy
over the years, “best practices” as recommended in
the above-mentioned Circular Letter are as
follows;
 No music accompanies the sign of Peace –
we sing the “Lamb of God” at the
fracturing rite only.
 Movement of the faithful: we offer the sign
of Peace only to those who are nearest to
us.
 Priest may give Sign of Peace to the
ministers and is to remain in the sanctuary.
However, he may, for reasonable cause
offer the Sign of peace to a small number
of the faithful (General Instruction of the
Roman Missal no. 154).
 Common gestures are a handshake or slight
bow. Other gestures such as waving or the
“peace sign” are not appropriate, nor are
words of congratulation or best wishes. We
greet one another with “Peace be with you”
or “The Peace of Christ.”
Parking on St. John’s Street in New Glasgow
We have received some concerns regarding
parking on this street during Mass at St. John’s. It
is permissible to park on one side only (on the
right side, facing down to Trenton Rd.) If there
were an emergency, neither an ambulance nor a
fire truck (or snowplough) would be able to get
through quickly and safely. We would appreciate
if you would obey the sign and not park on the
opposite side of the street.
No Scent Makes Sense
Please remember that the churches in our Pastoral
Unit are scent-free. There are parishioners who
have sensitivities to the chemicals in perfume,
aftershave, hairspray, etc. These create problems
for those with asthma, lung disease and migraines.
The use of scent-free products would be
appreciated. Thank-you for your co-operation.
Did you know that the Sisters of St. Martha began
when a group of women responded to a call from
Bishop John Cameron of Antigonish in 1894 to be
a part of an auxiliary congregation of the Sisters of
Charity of Halifax, and prepared for the ministry
of household management at St. Francis Xavier
College?
Christ the King
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, January 24
Understanding the Permanent Deacon
Formation Process
Candidates accepted into the program are required
to undergo formation for a period of five years. In
that period, they attend one weekend a month from
September to June for spiritual, academic and
ministerial formation. In addition they meet biweekly for discussion, prayer and reflection.
During the summer a course of reading,
discernment and service in areas of social concern
are expected.
Marriage Preparation Workshop
Saturday , February 28 9am-4pm at First
Presbyterian Church Hall, Foord St., Stellarton.
$25 per couple. Coordinators are Rev. Charles
McPherson and Fr. Peter MacDonald. To register,
call 902-752-5935, 902-752-6548 or email
[email protected].
Altar Server
Marliene MacGillivray
Reader Don MacDonald
Ministers of Holy Communion
(B) Colette Forbes
(C) Rose McTague
Gift Bearers
Bernie & Marilyn McCarron
St. John the Baptist Parish Ministry Schedule
January 24, 25
Readers
Altar Servers
“DivorceCare” Program.
This program is for people who have recently
undergone, or are undergoing a marital separation
or divorce. It is a program open to all for support
and pastoral care. It will be held on Thursday
evenings at 7pm at Christ Church Hall, Bridge
Avenue, Stellarton, beginning immediately. For
further information, please contact Loretta at 902695-2531 or Anna at 902-754-6675. Registration
is not necessary.
Weekend of Grace for Men Retreat
April 24-26 at Bayside Camp, 1503 Ketch
Harbour Rd, Sambro Head, NS. Earlybird
deadline is January 31 ($155). After January 31$175. Pre-registration only. For more
information, visit www.weekendofgrace.com or
call Marcel 902-449-7613 or Tony 902-435-1568
Weekend of Grace for Women Retreat
The 9th annual Weekend of Grace for Women held
May 1, 2 and 3 at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax,
N.S. Pre-registration only. For more information
visit www.weekendofgrace.com.
Blood Donor Clinics:
Tuesday, Jan. 27
5-8pm Pictou Armouries
Wednesday, Jan. 28
12noon-3pm and 5-8pm
NSCC Stellarton campus gymnasium
Thursday, Jan. 29
2-3pm and 5-8 pm
Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow
To book an appointment: Online: www.blood.ca
Phone: 1-888-236-6283
Saturday
Sunday
Mike Willis
Josephine Jollymore
CWL
Saturday
Sunday
Mark Atwood
Nick Manos
Ivan Willis +
CWL
Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday:
Kimball Lucas
Maryanna MacMillan
George Manos
Gift Bearers
Sunday
CWL
Saturday
Sunday
Oscar & Carina
Baldevia
CWL
Ministers of Hospitality
Saturday
Sunday
Oscar Baldevia
CWL
Carina Baldevia (ramp)
Reconciliation
(Confession)
Before each Mass and anytime by appointment
Baptism
Please call Fr. Gary to register for the
Baptismal Course. We encourage couples to
take this Program before the birth of the child.
Marriage
Please give Fr. Gary at least six months’
notice. Couples need to take a marriage
preparation course. We urge couples to speak
Sunday:with
CWL
the pastor before they book any hall for
the reception.
Sacrament of the Sick
If you are aware of someone who wishes to
receive
this Sacrament,
please call Fr. Gary.

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