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JULY 27 & 28, 2024 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SUMMERTIME FLOWERS SIGN-UP SHEET – Only four weekends not covered. Sheet is in the foyer of St. Alphonsus, to the right as you come in the front door. Please consider volunteering for one Sunday. Your help gives a much needed “summertime break” for your Arts and Environment Committee. There is also a similar break for those that compose our weekly prayers. When in doubt, there are parishioners that will give you guidance. You only need to ask.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS - Whether it’s helping father during Mass or at the altar, reading or music or working around church property, we all have a little something to give. Without your help, who can predict the future of our parish? Come, join a team. Call (506) 832-3327. Many hands make light work.
COOKIES FOR ROMERO HOUSE – Last Friday of this month is July 26th. Shelagh and Don. sincerely appreciate your help with their monthly “Cookies for Romero House” campaign. ALL donations gladly accepted. Contact Shelagh or Don. at (506) 943-3493.
DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER – The diocese is pleased to announce the launch of an email diocesan newsletter! Sign up to get the latest diocesan news and events delivered directly to your inbox by visiting https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/email-newsletter-sign-up. Want to commit your time and talent to sharing good news stories from your region? Please email [email protected] with any story ideas, photos, or testimonies/glory stories that you would like to have considered for submission. Please note that all content must be reflective of our diocesan mission and that photos require the consent of all parties in the photo to be submitted to our newsletter. Thank you!
RALLY FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR DIOCESE (ages 14 – 18): “Take Up His Calling”, a Diocesan Youth Rally, for high school students, will take place at the Villa Madonna Retreat House on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00 pm-6:30 pm. For those that attend, there will be an afternoon of sports, activities, faith, fellowship, worship and prayer … and food! Bishop Christian will be celebrating Mass with them. Don't miss this special event just for high school youth! To help with food planning, please email [email protected] or text (506) 627-6465 that you are attending.
VISIONING YOUTH MINISTRY IN OUR PARISHES - message from Patricia Lee, Diocese of Saint John: “Do you feel a burden of spiritual concern for high school aged youth in your parish? Do you feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit to help address the needs for evangelizing young people? Patricia Lee and Jim Anderson will be facilitating a day of reflection and discernment for anyone interested in discussing the needs and initiatives for the evangelization of young people in our parishes. This is for current and new people drawn to building youth groups in your parish. The gathering will be held at the Villa Madonna Retreat house in Rothesay, Tuesday, August 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Snacks and lunch will be provided.”
Please register by email to: [email protected] or by calling (506) 627-6465.
If you are interested in building youth groups, click this link to register: Youth Ministers Gathering (office.com)
Message from His Holiness Pope Francis for the Fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly - 28 July 2024: “On this Fourth World Day devoted to them, let us show our tender love for the grandparents and the elderly members of our families. Let us spend time with those who are disheartened and no longer hope in the possibility of a different future. In place of the self-centered attitude that leads to loneliness and abandonment, let us instead show the open heart and the joyful face of men and women who have the courage to say “I will not abandon you”, and to set out on a different path.
To all of you, dear grandparents and elderly persons, and to all those who are close to you I send my blessing, accompanied by my prayers. And I ask you, please, not to forget to pray for me.”
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Spark your Communication. You'll discover new ways to love, listen, and share with each other on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. A weekend is scheduled for September 27, 28 and 29th 2024 at Villa Madonna in Rothesay, NB. Call Ron and Joanne Arsenault at (506) 451-8489 for more information, to apply prior to August 31 or email us at: [email protected]
CHURCH YARD SALE – SAINT ANN’S (135 Simpson Drive, Saint John): Fundraising church yard sale, Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See poster on bulletin board.
TRINITY CHURCH, SAINT JOHN: Their “Summer Sounds 2024” fundraising program will run Monday evenings at 7:15 p.m. from June 10th to August 26th. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. at both Charlotte and Germain Street entrances. This weekly series will feature easy listening and classical selections performed by fine local musicians. A free will offering will be taken - half each to the performers and for the Chiming & Timing of the Steeple Bells. Here is the list of scheduled performers for the month of July. Check the bulletin board for more information:
July 29: Steven Mott & Friends - 'Summer Strings'
August 05: Michael Molloy - 'Organ Variations'
August 12: Easy Listening & Humour - 'Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings'
August 19: Rachel & Richard Kidd - Classical Violin and Piano
August 26: Broadway Show Tunes - Saint John Chorale
Trinity Church’s congregation dates from 1783 and is known as “Saint John’s Loyalist Church”. It has a spiritual ambience and is a fine example of English gothic architecture. Acoustics are perfect for this music program.
NEW BRUNSWICK RIGHT TO LIFE NEWSLETTER – mark the dates: There are a few events coming up, a heads up in case they were of interest to you. As the event approaches, I’ll explain more.
“Life Chain” – pray silently for one hour at King’s Square, Sunday Oct. 6th at 2:00 p.m.;
“Dying with Christ – Living with Hope” video series at the Cathedral, Mondays Nov. 4, 18 & 25 at 7 p.m.;
Mass of Remembrance for the Loss of Life due to Miscarriage and Stillbirth – Cathedral, Nov. 6th at 12:10 p.m.;
Mass for Life – Cathedral, December 12th at 12:10 p.m.
For more information, please contact NB Right to Life at www.nbrighttolife.ca or call (506) 495-8990.
NB MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM – Looking for something to do this Summer? Until August 30th, the NB Military History Museum, Bldg. A-5, 119 Walnut Street, Gagetown, will be featuring a history of the Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps since the first World War. For more information call (506) 422-2000 ext. 1304 or email: [email protected]. See poster on bulletin board.
Information regarding a new initiative designed to help area seniors age well at home – “Nursing Home without Walls”
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*DIAL-A-RIDE, FUNDY REGION - The purpose of this program is to help residents with barriers to transportation get to their needed services, such as medical appointments and food banks or grocery shopping. Since the program is volunteer-driven they rely on volunteers to make this possible. Currently, they have a number of clients who need help with affordable transportation in the KV - Hampton areas. This seems to be one of the hardest areas to find volunteers. COVID protocols (masks) are enforced for both the client and driver – no exceptions.
Clients that use this service pay a minimal fee ($0.41/km) and drivers are reimbursed for their km's at $0.45/km. For shorter distances, a flat fee of $5.00, one way or $10.00 round trip, may be charged. This is a relatively new service. They are finding it difficult to recruit suitable volunteers and are often not able to fulfill all of their ride requests. This past month alone, over 100 ride requests were denied due to no volunteer being available. If you can volunteer to be a driver, contact Annie Dunn, Regional Transportation Director, Fundy Region Community Network Inc. at (506) 609-7433. Additional information about this group can be found on their website: www.nbcommunitytransit.com. If you know of someone who may need to use this service, call Charlotte (dispatch) at (506) 349-8551 to book a ride.
SUMMERTIME FLOWERS SIGN-UP SHEET – Only four weekends not covered. Sheet is in the foyer of St. Alphonsus, to the right as you come in the front door. Please consider volunteering for one Sunday. Your help gives a much needed “summertime break” for your Arts and Environment Committee. There is also a similar break for those that compose our weekly prayers. When in doubt, there are parishioners that will give you guidance. You only need to ask.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS - Whether it’s helping father during Mass or at the altar, reading or music or working around church property, we all have a little something to give. Without your help, who can predict the future of our parish? Come, join a team. Call (506) 832-3327. Many hands make light work.
COOKIES FOR ROMERO HOUSE – Last Friday of this month is July 26th. Shelagh and Don. sincerely appreciate your help with their monthly “Cookies for Romero House” campaign. ALL donations gladly accepted. Contact Shelagh or Don. at (506) 943-3493.
DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER – The diocese is pleased to announce the launch of an email diocesan newsletter! Sign up to get the latest diocesan news and events delivered directly to your inbox by visiting https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/email-newsletter-sign-up. Want to commit your time and talent to sharing good news stories from your region? Please email [email protected] with any story ideas, photos, or testimonies/glory stories that you would like to have considered for submission. Please note that all content must be reflective of our diocesan mission and that photos require the consent of all parties in the photo to be submitted to our newsletter. Thank you!
RALLY FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR DIOCESE (ages 14 – 18): “Take Up His Calling”, a Diocesan Youth Rally, for high school students, will take place at the Villa Madonna Retreat House on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 1:00 pm-6:30 pm. For those that attend, there will be an afternoon of sports, activities, faith, fellowship, worship and prayer … and food! Bishop Christian will be celebrating Mass with them. Don't miss this special event just for high school youth! To help with food planning, please email [email protected] or text (506) 627-6465 that you are attending.
VISIONING YOUTH MINISTRY IN OUR PARISHES - message from Patricia Lee, Diocese of Saint John: “Do you feel a burden of spiritual concern for high school aged youth in your parish? Do you feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit to help address the needs for evangelizing young people? Patricia Lee and Jim Anderson will be facilitating a day of reflection and discernment for anyone interested in discussing the needs and initiatives for the evangelization of young people in our parishes. This is for current and new people drawn to building youth groups in your parish. The gathering will be held at the Villa Madonna Retreat house in Rothesay, Tuesday, August 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Snacks and lunch will be provided.”
Please register by email to: [email protected] or by calling (506) 627-6465.
If you are interested in building youth groups, click this link to register: Youth Ministers Gathering (office.com)
Message from His Holiness Pope Francis for the Fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly - 28 July 2024: “On this Fourth World Day devoted to them, let us show our tender love for the grandparents and the elderly members of our families. Let us spend time with those who are disheartened and no longer hope in the possibility of a different future. In place of the self-centered attitude that leads to loneliness and abandonment, let us instead show the open heart and the joyful face of men and women who have the courage to say “I will not abandon you”, and to set out on a different path.
To all of you, dear grandparents and elderly persons, and to all those who are close to you I send my blessing, accompanied by my prayers. And I ask you, please, not to forget to pray for me.”
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Spark your Communication. You'll discover new ways to love, listen, and share with each other on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. A weekend is scheduled for September 27, 28 and 29th 2024 at Villa Madonna in Rothesay, NB. Call Ron and Joanne Arsenault at (506) 451-8489 for more information, to apply prior to August 31 or email us at: [email protected]
CHURCH YARD SALE – SAINT ANN’S (135 Simpson Drive, Saint John): Fundraising church yard sale, Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See poster on bulletin board.
TRINITY CHURCH, SAINT JOHN: Their “Summer Sounds 2024” fundraising program will run Monday evenings at 7:15 p.m. from June 10th to August 26th. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. at both Charlotte and Germain Street entrances. This weekly series will feature easy listening and classical selections performed by fine local musicians. A free will offering will be taken - half each to the performers and for the Chiming & Timing of the Steeple Bells. Here is the list of scheduled performers for the month of July. Check the bulletin board for more information:
July 29: Steven Mott & Friends - 'Summer Strings'
August 05: Michael Molloy - 'Organ Variations'
August 12: Easy Listening & Humour - 'Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings'
August 19: Rachel & Richard Kidd - Classical Violin and Piano
August 26: Broadway Show Tunes - Saint John Chorale
Trinity Church’s congregation dates from 1783 and is known as “Saint John’s Loyalist Church”. It has a spiritual ambience and is a fine example of English gothic architecture. Acoustics are perfect for this music program.
NEW BRUNSWICK RIGHT TO LIFE NEWSLETTER – mark the dates: There are a few events coming up, a heads up in case they were of interest to you. As the event approaches, I’ll explain more.
“Life Chain” – pray silently for one hour at King’s Square, Sunday Oct. 6th at 2:00 p.m.;
“Dying with Christ – Living with Hope” video series at the Cathedral, Mondays Nov. 4, 18 & 25 at 7 p.m.;
Mass of Remembrance for the Loss of Life due to Miscarriage and Stillbirth – Cathedral, Nov. 6th at 12:10 p.m.;
Mass for Life – Cathedral, December 12th at 12:10 p.m.
For more information, please contact NB Right to Life at www.nbrighttolife.ca or call (506) 495-8990.
NB MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM – Looking for something to do this Summer? Until August 30th, the NB Military History Museum, Bldg. A-5, 119 Walnut Street, Gagetown, will be featuring a history of the Royal Canadian Army Chaplain Corps since the first World War. For more information call (506) 422-2000 ext. 1304 or email: [email protected]. See poster on bulletin board.
Information regarding a new initiative designed to help area seniors age well at home – “Nursing Home without Walls”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*DIAL-A-RIDE, FUNDY REGION - The purpose of this program is to help residents with barriers to transportation get to their needed services, such as medical appointments and food banks or grocery shopping. Since the program is volunteer-driven they rely on volunteers to make this possible. Currently, they have a number of clients who need help with affordable transportation in the KV - Hampton areas. This seems to be one of the hardest areas to find volunteers. COVID protocols (masks) are enforced for both the client and driver – no exceptions.
Clients that use this service pay a minimal fee ($0.41/km) and drivers are reimbursed for their km's at $0.45/km. For shorter distances, a flat fee of $5.00, one way or $10.00 round trip, may be charged. This is a relatively new service. They are finding it difficult to recruit suitable volunteers and are often not able to fulfill all of their ride requests. This past month alone, over 100 ride requests were denied due to no volunteer being available. If you can volunteer to be a driver, contact Annie Dunn, Regional Transportation Director, Fundy Region Community Network Inc. at (506) 609-7433. Additional information about this group can be found on their website: www.nbcommunitytransit.com. If you know of someone who may need to use this service, call Charlotte (dispatch) at (506) 349-8551 to book a ride.