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MAY 10 / 11, 2025 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - SPRING DINNER – ST. BRIDGET’S, SUMMERVILLE - St. Bridget's Church in Summerville (1784 Route 845), is having a Spring Dinner on Saturday, May 10th @ 5:30 p.m. They will be serving ham with all the fixings. COST: Adults $18.00, Children 12 and under $9.00. Tickets are available by calling Joanne @ (506) 763-2436. See poster on bulletin board.
ROSE SUNDAY – On Mother’s Day (May 11th), each year, as a sign of their Respect for Life, the Knights of Columbus pass out red "lapel roses" to all Mothers in our congregation before Mass. Voluntary donations are accepted and will be forwarded to The Mother and Child Welcome House in Fredericton.
COOKIES FOR ROMERO HOUSE – Last Friday of this month is May 30th. 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.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) – The Conclave began today. Last week, the College of Cardinals invited the faithful to pray for them during this Conclave. There are many meaningful ways to pray. One may chose to pray daily the ancient hymn “Come, O Creator Spirit” (see page six of this bulletin), which echoes the Apostles’ prayerful anticipation after Christ’s Ascension. Alternatively, one could pray the beautiful Collect from the Mass for the Election of a Pope:
“O God, Eternal Shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care.”
With the support of your prayers, may God’s will be accomplished.
MASS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER – The date for the next monthly Mass for Those Living with Cancer, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 pm. Anointing of the Sick will be offered.
Job opportunity - St. Croix Parish (St. Stephen NB) is seeking an office administrator; this position is a crucial part of a parish as the first point of contact person. Duties include ensuring the smooth operation of the parish office by maintaining financial and church records, handling correspondence and daily office tasks. This is a 30 hour per week position with benefits. Experience with Microsoft Office and Quick books accounting software as well as basic knowledge of the structure of the Catholic Church, and her institutions, are required. Please summit a resume to; parish@nb.aibn.com by May 14th.
Our Lady's May Rosary-Making Retreat – Between May 16 – 18, at the Villa Madonna Retreat House, Torryburn, come and take up a holy hobby in honour of Our Lady. Learn how to make rosaries by hand with wire, beads, and high-quality rosary-making pliers. Already know how to make rosaries? Bring your rosary-making supplies and spend the weekend with others in rosary-making and prayer. Don’t want to make rosaries? Come and spend time on retreat in prayer with others to learn more about the rosary. The retreat starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday and runs until 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Retreat facilitator, Jim Anderson, has been making rosaries for 30 years. Weekend in-house retreat fee: $295.00 (commuter rate: $165.00) + rosary making kit and supplies. For more information and to register on-line: https://forms.office.com/r/QmQyciqg3n?origin=lprLink
For registration information, please contact Veronica Wilson at (506) 849-5125 or [email protected]. For more information on the retreat content, contact Jim Anderson at: [email protected]. See poster on bulletin board.
SPRING FAITH FORMATION SESSION - You're warmly invited to the third and final session of the dioceses Spring Faith Formation Opportunities on Zoom! This inspiring event, titled "The New Evangelization: Building the Civilization of Love," will be hosted by Patricia Lee, Director of Catechesis, and facilitated by Jim Anderson, Director of Missionary Discipleship Formation.
Join them on May 28, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Don't miss this chance to deepen your faith and connect with the church community. To register, text (506) 627-6465 or email: [email protected]
They will send you the Zoom link once you're registered. Look forward to seeing you there!
Weekend Retreat – He Loves Us! Growing in intimacy and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Through prayer, reflection, and teaching based on Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter Dilexit Nos: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ. Friday, June 13 - 15, at Villa Madonna Retreat House, facilitated by Jim Anderson. Weekend in-house retreat fee: $295.00 (commuter rate: $165.00). For more information and to register on-line: https://tinyurl.com/HeLovesUsRetreatSJ. This retreat is open to all interested persons, for more information contact Veronica Wilson: [email protected], 506-849-5125. See poster on bulletin board.
Support Our Youth: Steubenville Atlantic Fundraiser – The diocese is excited to announce that they currently have almost 40 youth registered for the incredible opportunity to attend the Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference held this July in Halifax and 15 have applied for the LEAD program! This event is a life-changing experience that will deepen their faith, foster community, and inspire them to live out their Catholic values.
The diocese is seeking financial support to cover the costs of transportation and registration fees for the young attendees. Your generous contributions will ensure that no young person misses out on this transformative experience due to financial constraints. Registration is $350/youth. Any amount donated is greatly appreciated and will go directly towards the expenses of the trip or you can participate in any fundraising events that may be organized in your parish. To donate, please give through your parish (cheque made payable to: BLESSED TRINITY PARISH; on memo line write “Steubenville fundraiser”. Your parish will forward to the diocese.) or donate directly through the diocese at: www.dioceseofsaintjohn.org/donations
and indicate it is for “Steubenville Atlantic 2025”. Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the spiritual lives of our youth.
Steubenville Atlantic - Hey teens aged 14-18; get ready for an epic adventure at Steubenville Atlantic! Happening from July 11-13, 2025 at Dalhousie University, Halifax. This is your chance to experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Ignite your faith, strengthen your prayer life, and get empowered to live on mission long after the conference ends. One bus is already filled! Deadline to register: June 13, 2025. Need financial assistance? Check with the parish religious education coordinator about fundraising opportunities or contact Patricia Lee at [email protected]. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
AUDITE – Spring Days retreat at the Villa Madonna, from Tuesday, May 27th to Thursday, May 29th. The retreat opens with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on May 27th and closes at 8:00 p.m. (dusk) on May 29th. The Welcome Experience of Silence… everywhere… begins at the entrance to Villa Gateway.
Cost: 3 days/2nights $322.00, includes accommodation and meals.
First time persons: half-price;
Commuter: $82.00, includes meals.
Cheques made payable to: AUDITE (119 Leinster Street, Saint John NB E2L 1J4) Please, NO e-transfers.
To register call Mike (506) 977-3858 or Paul (506) 343-3933. See poster on bulletin board.
NOTICES FROM THE HAMPTON FOOD BASKET (HFB) - Clothing Drive - It is that time again for the HFB Spring and Summer Clothing Drive. They are looking for clean, gently used clothing for the whole family as well as shoes and accessories. In addition to clothing, they are also looking for towels and bedding.
If you would like to bring your donation on a Sunday, please leave it outside of the partitions on the basement floor as everything behind the partition has already been sorted. The HFB is now serving 200 families per month. They are thankful for your continued support. See poster on bulletin board.
Wee Ones Baby Bottle Campaign – 2025 Fundraising campaign for the Sussex Pregnancy and New Parents Centre kicks off this weekend - Mothers’ Day (May 11th) and will run until Father’s Day (June 15th). Last year, between St. Alphonsus and St. Anthony’s, we raised $1,799.93 in support of families impacted by pregnancy in our community.
When you pick up your bottle at either St. Anthony’s in Upham or St. Alphonsus in Hampton, PLEASE BE SURE TO ADD YOUR NAME AND CONTACT INFO TO THE SHEET. (I know this is a big ask but, at the end of the campaign, when I am accumulating the bottles to return to Sussex, it makes it easier to track them down. /WM) For more information contact Rev. Michelle Carmichael, Executive Director at (506) 432-4006.
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