REDUCED HOURS - PARISH OFFICE
Due to financial constraints, the parish office will now operate from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm from Monday to Friday until further notice, effective November 19, 2007.
St. Anne Devotions
An hour of prayer in honour of St. Anne is scheduled to take place at St. Anne's Church, Spaniard's Bay on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
St. Patrick's Parish CWL
St. Patrick's Parish CWL invite you to help Elizabeth House, a home for unwed mother's. Please take a paper teddy bear from the table at the church entrance and return the item written on it by May 11.
Deanery Youth Gathering
The NET TEAM (National Evangelization Team), a Catholic group committed to working with youth will be in Holyrood at Holy Cross Parish Centre on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 pm from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Registration is free to all youth from grades 9 - 12. Please register at the parish office before Monday, May 12. Supper will be provided. Come along and enjoy an evening of prayer, song, activities and fun.
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University will offer 3 courses in the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry program on campus May 27-June1. There are also several distance education programs available for adults seeking faith formation for personal or professional development. For an information package please contact the University at 1-877-867-5562 or by e-mail at
diplomainministry@stfx.ca.
World Youth Day - Special Collection
World Youth Day (WYD) was started by Pope John Paul II soon after he became pope. It happens about every 3 years. Last time our parish was represented by Patrick BUTT (Cologne, Germany). The next WYD will take place this summer in Sydney, Australia and the diocese will have 6 representatives including Emily HURLEY of St. Patrick's Parish. This is a very EXPENSIVE proposition ($5,000 +) so we will have a special collection to help Emily on May 3 - 4. The collection will take place after Communion. In order to get a receipt for your contribution, you must put it in an envelope, indicating WYD contribution along with your name. Please include your envelope number if you have one. Please be as generous as your can.
Steubenville Atlantic
Steubenville Atlantic is a Catholic High School Youth Conference for students entering Grade 10 and older. It will take place from August 1 - 3, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Cost is $175.00 if you register by March 31 and $185.00 after March 31. For more information call the parish office or check out the web site
WITNESS2008.CA
Memorial Book for Fr. Heale
We thank Slade's Funeral Home for providing the book and we thank Joan Gilbert for initiating this project.
Monsignor McCarthy Council Knights of Columbus 5902
Annual Elections will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2008 and will be conducted by Brother Maurice LEWIS, State Deputy.
We are currently accepting applications from prospective members. Please call 596-5301, 596-1957 or 596-2371.
There will be a Mother's Day dance at the club on Saturday, May 10, music by Terry Pynn. Admission at the door, $3.00 single, $5.00 double.
Fund Raising Coordinator
The Parish Council has appointed Rose MOONEY to co-ordinate fund raising activities to avoid overlapping of these activities.
Sympathy and Prayers
We extend our sympathy and prayers
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Meals on Wheels Program is an outreach service provided by the Interfaith Citizen's Home which provides hot meals to the disabled and elderly citizens in the Carbonear and Harbour Grace area. At this time, the program is in need of more volunteers to assist in the delivery of these meals. Meals are delivered on scheduled days and volunteers share this task on a rotational basis. If you have a few hours of spare time and would like to be a part of an enjoyable and very rewarding program, your efforts would be greatly appreciated. If you're interested in volunteering or know of someone who could benefit from this service, give Jeannette PENNEY a call at 945-5300.
Dates to Remember
Baptismal Preparation ----- May 28, 2008, 7:30pm (Parish Centre)
First Communion ---------- May 25, 2008, 10:30 am Mass (St. Patrick's Church)
First Communion ---------- June 1, 2008, 4:00 pm (Sacred Heart Church)
First Penance -------------- May 11, 2008, Following 4:00 pm Mass (Sacred Heart Church)
First Penance -------------- May 27, 2008, 7:00 pm (St. Patrick's Church)
Confirmation --------------- June 9, 2008, 7:00 pm (St. Patrick's Church)
Cemetery Mass ------------ July 27, 2008, 4:00 pm (Sacred Heart Church)
Cemetery Mass ------------ July 28, 2008, 7:00pm (St. Patrick's Church)
RENEWAL RETREAT
St. Patrick's Parish, Brigus will hold a retreat called "The New Life in the Spirit" beginning Monday, April 14 at 7:30pm and continuing for the following 6 Mondays. Everyone is welcome.
PHILOMENA CHAFE MEMORIAL PILGRIMAGE
The pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre, St. Joseph's Oratory and Cap de la Madeleine takes place August 16-23, 2008. For more information, please call Joanne Chafe at 709-579-7924.
St. Patrick's Parish Old Fashioned BINGO
Monday evenings at 8:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Club
20 Games including Escalating Jackpot
Come and have some old fashioned fun!!
Receipts
Receipts for 2007 contributions will be available at the church entrance on weekends and during the week at the parish office during office hours.
Scared Heart Parishioners please note that if you use your contributions as a tax deduction, you must use the computer generated receipt to include with your tax return.
St. Patrck's Parish St. Vincent de Paul
At a recent meeting, several new executive members were elected. Gloria WHITE is the new President of our Conference and Patricia CULLEN is the new Secretary. Bride NOONAN will continue to serve as Treasurer. We would like to sincerely thank Rose MOONEY and Helen BAKER, along with a number of other loyal volunteers, for their years of service to this very worthwhile cause. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is providing a much needed service to many in our area. If you have some time and are interested in becoming a volunteer, the Society would welcome your contribution. For more information please contact Gloria at 596-0315.
Knights of Columbus State Council
The State Council of the Knights of Columbus for Newfoundland and Labrador will sponsor an essay writing contest. Participants are to write on the following subject" "The Changing Face of the Church". What will the Catholic Church look like in years to come with an aging population and the decline of youth involvement? What needs to happen to encourage youth to take ownership of the Church? The essay should be approximately 500 words. All students from grade 7 - 12 are eligible. Entries are to be received before March 31, 2008. An independent panel will judge the essays. First prize $200.00, Second prize - $100.00 and Third prize - $50.00. The prize winners will be announced at the Knights of Columbus Convention in May.
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francie Xavier University Continuing Education and Distance Education Department has several courses starting in February which you may find interesting. All of these courses are offered by distance education in a CD based format. For more information contact Mary L. MacInnis, P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5. Telephone: 1-877-867-5561. E-mail:
diplomainministry@stfx.ca. Website:
www.stfx.ca/academic/continuinged/Ministry.html
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
You can make a difference in your community. If you have experience in completing basic tax returns, enroll as a volunteer to complete tax returns for people who need help. To sign up, call 772-2879 or 1-877-772-2879 no later than January 18, 2008.
SUNDAY MISSALS
Sunday Missals for Year A (Beginning December 2, 2007) are now available at the religious articles stand at a cost of $4.00 each.
Altar Servers
We are in need of more alter servers. Eleanor Ash is now taking c are of this ministry. If you are in grade 4 & up, give Eleanor a call at 596-6876 or 596-3939. We extend a sincere thank you to Carol Anne COOMBS who has trained and led our servers for many years, but has decided to retire from this ministry.
Holy Childhood Donation Boxes
Holy Childhood Donation Boxes are available at the church entrance. Please take one and fill it up with your spare change during the next few months. The boxes will be collected in May, 2008.
World Youth Day Australia
As you may be aware, Emily HURLEY will be attending World Youth Day 2008 in Australia. In an effort to help her with the fund-raising necessary for her journey, an account has been set up at the Green Depot on Adelaide Street in Carbonear. If you would like to donate the refund from your recyclables (beverage containers, bottles, etc.), just tell the staff at the depot to put it on Emily Hurley's account. Your help is greatly appreciated.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Volunteers are needed to help keep this program going. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the parish office.
Confirmation at St. Patrick's Parish
Congratulations to the following who were confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church on June 17, 2007 by Bishop Martin Currie:
Renee BALANIK, Curtis BARRY, Erin BARRY, Kristen BISHOP, Courtney BROADERS,
Christopher BUTT, Katrina BUTT, Jordan CARPENTER, Nicholas CARPENTER, Jordan GARLAND,
Alicia GILLINGHAM, Ryan GOFF, Amber GRIFFIN-LAMBERT, Chad GRIFFIN, Kyle GRIFFIN,
Brandon GROVES, Benjamin HISCOCK, Rebecca LAHEY, Casey MARSHALL, Verdon MERRIGAN,
Erin QUINLAN, David RIGGS, Joey ROGERS, Gerrianne ROWE, Jonathon THOMS & Tara YETMAN.
Diocesan Medals
Bishop Martin Currie presented Diocesan Medals to the following parishioners on June 17, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Church:
Theresa BUTT, Patrick MERRIGAN, Edward SLADE & Pauline ST. GEORGE.
Congratulations to all recipients!
First Communion
Congratulations to the children who celebrated First Communion on June 10, 2007 at St. Patrick's Church:
Amanda BUTT, Brian BUTT, Crystal PYE, Stephen MACDONALD, Luke GRIFFIN, Ruby Anne WHALEN, Matthew HOYLES, Emily KENNEDY, Sarah HISCOCK, Daniel BUTT, Mark HYNES, Lucas ASH, Austin KEELS, Cory STONE, Brittany FUREY, & Jordan MERCER.
First Penance
Congratulations to the children of the Year 3 Catechetical Program who celebrated First Penance on May 29, 2007.
Monica GRIFFIN, Matthew DWYER, Mark RYAN, Adam CARPENTER, Michael HANCOCK, Abigaile EARLE, Jessica MERCER, Allie GEORGE, & Stephanie BUTT.
Bishop Jones Hestel/Spencer Lodge
A reunion for woman who resided at the hostel between 1927-1968 will be held in 2008. For more infomation call 709-368-6180, write BJH Reunion Committe, 67, Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 1W7 or visit
www.bishopjoneshostel2008.com
New Executive of PARISH COUNCIL
Chair --- Bernard FITZPARICK
Vice Chair ---- To be elected later
Secretary ----- Rose Mooney
Joseph GRIFFIN has been elected Vice-Chair of the Parish Council.
St. Patrick's Parish Council is pleased to announce that
Mike ROGERS has been appointed to a one year term on the council. Mike is an active member of the Building & Maintenance Committee as well as St. Patrick's Cemetery Supervisor and a representative of the parish on the Interfaith Cemetery Committee.
Couples requesting Marriage must give notice to the parish priest at least six months in advance. This is a diocesan regulation. A Marriage Preparation Course must be taken prior to the marriage. Immaculate Conception Parish, Harbour Grace offers this course once a year (May or June). The Conception Bay Renewal Centre, Conception Harbour also offers this course several times throughout the year. For further information, please contact the parish office.
Baptism will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church and at Sacred Heart Church on the second Sunday of each month. A Baptismal Preparation Course must be completed before the baptism. These course are offered in Carbonear January, May and September. Immaculate Conception Parish, Harbour Grace also offers this course. Dates and times for courses in both Carbonear and Harbour Grace will be published in the parish bulletin. For further information you may contact the parish office.
RCIA
Adults interested in learning about the Church can inquire as to whether an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of adults) program is taking place nearby. Some people might like to work with the Pastor/Pastoral Leader/Administrator in setting up a Bible Study group
Preparation for First Communion and First Penance are included in the Catechetical Home Program. Registration for these programs begin in September of each year. The Catechetical Program is available for children in grades 1-6. Watch for further information in the parish bulletin.
Confirmation preparation takes place in a parish based program. Registration dates and further information will be published in the parish bulletin.
Priests Buried in Carbonear Cemetery
Priests Buried in Carbonear Cemetery
There are 9 priests buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Carbonear. Three priests, Msgr. Felix McCarthy (d. 1944), Father William Cullen (d. 1948) and Msgr. Edward O'Brien (d. 1986) are buried on the south side of the church. Father Lawrence George (d. 1992) is buried in a family plot along side of his parents. The grave sites of Rev. Dr. Edward Jones (d. 1964) and Father John Mackey (d. 1952) are found in the old cemetery, just west of the Convent building. The grave site of Msgr. Joseph Peddle (d. 1976) is found in the new cemetery.
The grave site of Father James Donnely (d. 1916) is difficult to find; the headstone is tipped over and is in three pieces. It is located west of Fr. John Mackey's gravesite. Major work required on site.
The gravesite of Father James Gleeson (d. 1848) is not precisely known. His gravesite is located around the south-east area of the Convent building and is probably asphalted over. Fr. Gleason's headstone was moved to a religious plot in the old cemetery probably in the 1970s, but since 1983 the headstone has also disappeared, and is probably concreted over. Some type of a marker or headstone needs to be erected. Father Gleason was the first resident priest of St. Patrick's Parish, Carbonear.
Perhaps you could share your treasure and make a donation or offering in the memory of Father Donnelly and Father Gleeson.
Your gift would be used to fix up Fr. Donnelly's gravesite and erect a replacement Headstone for Father Gleeson. There are envelopes available at the back of the church or you may use a blank envelop (be sure to add your name and envelope number). Your stewardship is greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged in a later bulletin. If you have any questions, you may call the parish office at 596-5232.
As well, offerings may be made to the Parish in memory of any of our priests by mail.
St. Patrick's Parish
PO Box 429
Carbonear, NL A1Y 1B6
From the Office of Catechetics
There are two gatherings for youth taking place in the next couple of years for which the Diocesan Office of Youth will be looking for expressions of interest. The first is a gathering of youth in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in the summer of 2007 called 'Steubenville East'. The second is World Youth Day in Australia during the summer of 2008. More information will be distributed later.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
January 10, 2007
Dear Faithful People:
The year 2009 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
During these past 100 years, the deiication and participation of the Knights in the social and religious life of the province forms a proud chapter of history.
As a Fraternal Organization of Catholic Men, the Knights touch the lives of many people and give strong witness to their Catholic faith.
On behalf of myself, Archbishoip O'Brien of St. John's, and Bishop Crosby of St. George's & Labrador, I thank the Knights for their strong promotion of family life, to the assistance they give to brother Knights in distress, and the help they bring in times of disaster, both in financial and in volunteer hours in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Knights are also to be commended for the service they give to the church especially in their strong support of the Bishops in the cause of human life and the sanctity and dignity of marriage. I take this opportunity to join with my brother Bishops in encouraging every Catholic man to think seriously of becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus - the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world.
Sincerely,
+Most Reverend Martin Currie
Bishop of Grand Falls
State Chaplin
Knights of Columbus, NL
MWC/dh
Carbonear Interfaith Cemetery Association
