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UPCOMING EVENTS

MASS INTENTIONS - 
We will continue to post our prayer intentions and ask parishioners to pray for them.  <Click here> for Feb 20 / 21 intentions.

WEEKDAY MASS DURING LENT - will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesdays at St. Alphonsus.  

VIRTUAL MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND -
Virtual weekends are being held throughout North America, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.  A virtual marriage encounter weekend will be held March 26 - 28.  <Click here> for more information. 
 
STEEPLEVIEW DEVELOPMENTS - affordable apartments in uptown Saint John, looking for your feedback <click here> for more information and to complete a survey.


"COME and SEE" - This virtual, 6 session Lenten journey starts Jan. 25, 7pm.  Join from the comfort of your own home!  Feeling busy with family and work demands but are searching for spiritual growth and support of your life of faith?  <Click here> for more information and how to register.

JOURNEY THROUGH LENT - Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, Journey through Lent offers an introduction to the Season and reflections on Gospel readings of each Sunday in Lent.  This is a video series you can participate in on your own time.  For more information, <click here>. 


SALMON FUNDRAISER - St. Bridget's is having a fresh salmon fundraiser <click here> for more information.

WEBINAR - NURTURING FRIENDSHIP - begins on March 2.  This webinar series is free and those interested are asked to register by Feb. 22.  For more information <click here>. 

DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS - to find out what's going on around the diocese, <click here>

CATECHIST RETREAT - Friday, Jan. 29 from 7pm - 8:30pm and Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10am to 5pm.  The sessions will be held online using Zoom.  Cost is $20 and registration is limited.  Trevor Droesbeck and Charlene Peters are the facilitators.  For more information, contact Mary Alice Glasgow at (506) 653-6829 or 
sjreled@dioceseofsaintjohn.org

2020 TAX RECEIPTS - are ready.  You can pick them up in the office, Tuesdays and Wednesday, from 9am to 12pm. You can also pick them up before Mass.

THE NEW FREEMAN - did you know it is available online for free?  You can access it through the Diocesan website at http://www.dioceseofsaintjohn.org/news
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TELEVISED MASS - <click here> for more information on free, televised Masses that will be available as well as other online resources.  

EASY OFFERTORY - we are so grateful for all of you and the support you provide each week.  As we are unable to take up our regular weekly offertory, please consider signing up for "Easy Offertory" - <click here> for the application form.  



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We Welcome You

We are located in Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada; a quiet yet vibrant town lying in the valley of the Kennebecasis River.  It is pastoral.  We are pastoral.  Come feel our spirit.  We are a happy, faith filled community who care for each other.  We are home.  Welcome to Our Home!

Though Separate We Stand Together

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  SUNDAY MASS

Depending on what Covid-19 recovery level we are (this region is currently in 'orange') we have to restrict the number of people who can attend Mass at one time. Right now at St. Alphonsus we can accommodate a maximum of 50 people.  We ask that all parishioners be respectful of this.  Please continue to be vigilant about hand washing, respect the 6' physical distancing requirements, limit your contacts, and wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. Let's continue to pray for all who are affected by this pandemic.

We also ask that you familiarize yourself with the Diocesan Operational Protocols, which can be reviewed by <clicking here>.  
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The following is a short summary of the changes we can expect:
  • Continue to follow physical distancing rules of staying two metres inside the church.  Sit in every second or third pew.  Family units can sit in the same pew (or row of chairs). People are asked to sit 2 metres apart in each pew or row.
  • Health Screening Questions will be posted in front of the church that all parishioners must read.  If you are experiencing any symptoms, please do not enter.
  • There will be separate entrances and exits; please respect these.
  • Please wear a face mask while attending church; this includes during Mass, not just when entering and exiting.
  • There will only be one lector.
  • Parts of the Mass that are normally sung will be spoken instead.
  • Altar servers are not permitted.  Only the priest will give communion.
  • We also ask all parishioners to receive the Holy Eucharist by hand, not on the tongue.  More about this is in the Diocesan Operational Protocols document.
  • Offertory will not be collected during Mass.  There will be places near the entrance and exit to leave donations.  
  • There will be no hugging or shaking hands during the sign of peace.

Regular Weekend Mass Times:
St. Anthony's     Saturday at 4:00pm

St. Alphonsus     Sunday at 9:30am

St. Bridget's        Sunday at 11:30am





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LENTEN MESSAGE FROM POPE FRANCIS 


VATICAN NEWS

For the latest in Vatican News, <click here>


Ministers Calendar
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2021 The Year of St. Joseph


CHURCH HALL RENTALS
Contact:
Dee Dee Holland 333-1651 Ann Galloway 832-4598 Fred McBride 832-7835. 

WEBSITE UPDATES
Contact Jean Smith at ejnis@nbnet.nb.ca.  

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please have your announcements to the parish by Wednesday each week.

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