Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada

CONGRATULATIONS

We extend congratulations to Monsignor Edward T. Bromley who celebrated his 45th anniversary to the priesthood on Saturday, June 16.  Please remember him in your prayers.

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!

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH CHOIR

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH CHOIR in partnership with the Baccalieu Tourism Association and Festival 500 will host a gala performance by three visiting choirs at St. Patrick’s Church on July 6, 2007. The visiting choirs are: The Honors Choir of Southeast Minnesota, The Saskatoon Children’s Choir and the Gondwana Voices of Australia. Tickets are $20.00 each and may be purchased from members of the choir and at other advertised locations.

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.

NEWFOUNDLAND CATHOLIC RENEWAL

    Newfoundland Catholic Renewal is sponsoring its annual summer conference.  "Ascribed to the Lord the Glory Due His Name".  The main conference speaker will be Father Craig Christensen from Nova Scotia.  It will be held at the Emmanuel Convention Centre, Lewisporte from August 10-12, 2007.  For more information please contact Marion at 709-648-9598 or Christine at 709-648-9517 or see the available brochures at the church entrance.

CSJ Project

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Cemetery Maintenance/General Labour

We are also accepting applications for three student positions (5 weeks starting July 3, 2007, 25 hours/week @$7.00/hour).  Duties will include cemetery maintenance, mowing grass, trimming grass and general labor.  The successful applicants must be currently enrolled in High School, Level I, II or III.  Hours of work may vary depending on weather conditions.  Safety Footwear is a requirement, all other equipment will be supplied.  Immediate family members of the Parish Council or of parish staff are not eligible for these positions.  Resumes may be forwarded to the parish office by June 22, 2007.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage

September 13,  2007 - September 25, 2007. The cost is $1,910.00 which includes return airfare, accommodations, breakfast/dinner daily in Medjugorje as well as the serives of an English speaking guide and an overnight hotel in Dubrovnik with meals. Spiritual Director Father Ray Earle. For more information contact Hope Hedderson at 709-528-3027 or email hhedderson@personainternet.com

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

Banns of Marriage

The Banns of Marriage are published for:

Kristian ASH & Lisa KAVANAGH, June 30, 2007, St. Patrick’s Church

John GALWAY & Kimberly ROSE, July 7, 2007, St. Patrick’s Church

Donald HEARN & Jennifer CRAWFORD, July 14, 2007, St. Patrick’s Church

Baptism

Meetings

THIRD ANNUAL FLATROCK PENITENTIAL PILGRIMAGE
On September 8, 2007, the St. Joseph's Prayer Group will again be sponsoring the Annual Flatrock Pilgrimage under the patronage of Archbishop William A. Carew.  The walk will start at 12:00 noon at the junction of Windgap and Torbay Roads (Duffet's Parking lot) and end at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at approximately 3:00 pm.  Light refreshments will be available in the adjacent community hall.  Mass will begin at 4:00 pm preceeded by Confession.  Benediction will follow.  For more information call 753-2681, 722-4842, 72-5055 or visit the website:  www.flatrockpilgrimage.org

 

Sympathy and Prayers

 Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of the late Alma FRAIZE, mother-in-law of Christine Fraize of this parish, who passed away this week.  May her soul rest in peace.

THE CATHOLIC REGISTER

Some of you may have received a free copy of this paper during the last few weeks.  If you are interested in subscribing to their weekly issue, forms are available at the church entrance.

STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC

The following youth and adults will represent the parish at Steubenville Atlantic:  Paul Baldwin, male chaperone, Nellie Merrigan, female chamerone, Patrick Butt, Gerard Butt, Katrina Butt, Andrew Baldwin, David Baldwin, Dylan Butt, Dwayne Maloney, Christopher Butt, Caitlyn Butt, Jordan Garland & Erica Horwood.

 

STEUBENVILLE ATLANTIC

August 3 - 5

Antigonish, NS

Youth who are planning on attending this conference must register with the parish office or by contacting Paul Baldwin (596-4047) by Friday March 23.  The cost of registration is $175.00 ($50.00 must be paid upon registration).  The diocese will pay the cost of transportation.

ATTENTION YOUTH OF THE PARISH!

For the past several weeks the parish has been announcing that Steubenville Atlantic is coming.  High School youth and their parents are invited to the Knights of Columbus Club on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 pm to learn more about this very exciting weekend.  Bring all your firends.  Refreshments will be served.

There will be a Youth Group Meeting in North River on Wednesday, March 7.  All youth interested in attending may call Paul at 596-4047.  There will be more news on Steubenville Atlantic at this meeting.

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The Archdiocese of Halifax is excited to work with the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio to co-sponsor "Steunbenville Atlantic" - a youth conference for high school aged youth in the Atlantic region.  Steubenville Atlantic will be the first Steubenville youth conference ever held in Canada!  The conference will be held at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from August 3-5, 2007 and we are going!  Registration will begin soon.  www.cathilochalifax.org/steubenville/

August 3 - 4, 2007  

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, NS

www.catholichalifax.org/steubenville/

Steubenville Atlantic is a high school youth conference co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Halifax and the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.  The conference features lively music, dynamic speakers, powerful liturgies, entertainment and opportunities for prayer and fellowship.  The conference will be held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and our diocese is going! 

This is the first time the Steubenville High School Youth Conference has been held outside of the United States.  Thirty years ago, a group of youth and young adults gathered on the Franciscan University Campus in Steubenville, Ohio for the first conference.  Their purpose was to focus on bringing high school students into a life changing relationship with God.  Last summer, 30,000 teens attended one of 14 youth conferences across the United States.  A conference this year will be held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in early August.  More details in the next weeks.

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. 

Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimage

Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre (with visits to St. Joseph's Oratory and Cap de la Madeleine).  Group 1:  June 4-11, 2007.  Group 2:  August 16-23, 2007.  Contact Joanne Chafe at 709-579-7924.

2006 Receipts

Receipts for 2006 contributions will be available at the church entrance on weekends and at the parish office during the week.  (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

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

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.

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

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

2005 Annual Interfaith Cemetery Report 

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